the oldest trick in the book

Phrase

A method of deception that has been used many times before and should therefore be well-known.

Japanese Meaning

何度も使われたため、すでに誰もが知っていると予想される欺瞞の手法、すなわち陳腐化した策略

She accused him of using the oldest trick in the book to get the promotion.

彼女は昇進を得るために、よく知られた古典的な手口を使ったと彼を非難した。

Sense（1）

A method of deception that has been used many times before and should therefore be well-known.