oldest

the oldest profession (in the world) (humorous)

prostitution (= being paid to have sex). I believe she made a living in the oldest profession in the world.

See also: old

the oldest trick in the book

a way of tricking someone which is still effective although it has been used a lot before. It was the oldest trick in the book - one man distracted me while another stole my wallet.

See also: book, old, trick

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the oldest trick in the book

a way of deceiving someone that is not new. It was the oldest trick in the book — one man distracted me while another stole my wallet.

See also: book, old, trick