dated topic
[/ˈdeɪtɪd ˈtɑpɪk/]
noun phrasepl: dated topics
tópico desatualizado; assunto ultrapassado
1. A subject, issue, or theme that is no longer current, relevant, or of interest because it belongs to a past time period
Climate change was once considered a dated topic by skeptics, but it is now a pressing global issue.
A mudança climática era uma vez considerada um tópico desatualizado pelos céticos, mas agora é uma questão global urgente.
2. A discussion or debate that has lost its timeliness or cultural significance
In the digital age, concerns about fax machines have become a dated topic.
Na era digital, as preocupações com máquinas de fax se tornaram um assunto ultrapassado.
The concept of 'dated topics' is prevalent in both American and Brazilian digital cultures, where social media and news cycles constantly shift what is considered relevant. In Brazil, there's cultural awareness of rapid changes in technology and social issues, making discussions about what constitutes a 'dated topic' common in media criticism and social discourse.
NYC Slang
old news; yesterday's news; ancient history (when referring to something that's no longer relevant)
Related Idioms & Phrases
beating a dead horse (discussing a dated topic repeatedly)
water under the bridge (a dated topic that's no longer important)
yesterday's news
old hat
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