What is another word for old chestnuts?
Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊld t͡ʃˈɛstnʌts] (IPA) 
There are a variety of synonyms for the expression "old chestnuts," which refers to stories, jokes, or ideas that are overused and stale. Some common alternatives include "hoary cliches," "time-worn tropes," "stale platitudes," "hackneyed fare," and "threadbare yarns." Other possibilities include "worn-out chestnuts," "trite banalities," "dull saws," "shopworn memes," and "stagnant maxims." No matter which term you choose, they all convey the same underlying message: that the material in question has lost its originality, freshness, and relevance, and no longer captures the attention of its intended audience.
