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Describing Qualities - Old & New Things

Explore English idioms regarding old or new things with examples like "old hat" and "cutting edge".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
old shoe
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something or someone that is familiar, comfortable, and easy to be around

Ex: The teacher had been in the profession for decades and had a reputation for being old shoe, always reliable and supportive .
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the forefront or leading position in a particular field or area of activity, characterized by the most advanced or innovative practices, technologies, or ideas

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(of a piece of equipment) very advanced in design

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last word
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something that is considered the most fashionable or advanced in comparison with others of the same type

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a short glance of what one is likely to experience or what might happen in the future

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someone or something that presents a refreshing change compared to what existed before

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to age gradually, leading to a state of poor or declining condition

Ex: The antique furniture , without proper care , fallen to pieces, with loose joints and chipped surfaces .
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(of objects) in a perfect or unharmed condition

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old hat
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used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

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to be ignored or left unused for a very long time

Ex: The abandoned project had great potential but collected dust as other priorities took precedence .
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a business that has both real physical stores and also sells products or services online through a website or app

Ex: The department store 's adoption of bricks and clicks model resulted in increased sales and customer satisfaction , as shoppers could browse products online and visit the store for a hands-on experience before making a purchase .
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physical stores or buildings in contrast to online or virtual alternatives

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(of a paper, particularly a newspaper) recently printed

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to become outdated and no longer liked or supported

Ex: With the rise of ergonomic office chairs , traditional wooden desks gone out of style in many workplaces .
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