| All things must pass and the new and the young becomes old and in the way. Items pass their sell by date; people become set in their ways and buildings decrepit. Sometimes however age can also bring mellowness and maturity. |
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FORMAL
1. The history of ancient Egypt is fascinating.
2. The telephone system in my hotel is obsolete. It is antiquated and very old fashioned.
3. This piece of furniture is an antique. It is worth a fortune.
4. It is more polite to call someone elderly rather old.
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5. The hotel is old and dowdy. It is a rundown dump!
6. Your quarrel with Peter is history. Let bygones be bygones.
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IDIOMS
7. John keeps telling that old chestnut about why did the chicken cross the road. Everyone knows that joke!
8. .Susan is an old flame. I was in love with her at college.
9. Another name for the flag of the USA is Old Glory.
10. The devil has many names including Old Nick and Lucifer.
11. My dad is too old to use email. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
12. Pete is a chip off the old block. Just like his father he has very little patience.
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