How to Pronounce "the same old story"
expression
thuh SAYM OLD STAWR-ee
thuh SAYM OHLD STAW-ree
Definition
Used to say that a situation repeatedly happens in the same disappointing or predictable way, often implying frustration or boredom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈstɔɹi
British English
ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /ˈəʊld/ /stˈɔːɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh SAYM OLD STAWR-ee
UK
thuh SAYM OHLD STAW-ree
Listen in Context
It's the same old story every Monday—he's always late.
My computer broke again. The same old story!
They promised to help, but it's the same old story—nothing happened.
Don't even ask—it's the same old story with them every time.