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outdated expression

[/aʊtˈdeɪtɪd ɪkˈsprɛʃən/]
nounpl: outdated expressions
expressão desatualizada
1. A phrase, idiom, or manner of speaking that is no longer commonly used or fashionable; archaic or obsolete language
Using 'thee' and 'thou' is an outdated expression in modern English.
Usar 'thee' e 'thou' é uma expressão desatualizada no inglês moderno.
2. Language that reflects an older time period and sounds old-fashioned or quaint to contemporary speakers
Calling someone 'the bee's knees' is an outdated expression from the 1920s.
'The bee's knees' é uma expressão desatualizada dos anos 1920.
Synonyms
archaic expressionobsolete phraseold-fashioned expressionantiquated termdated expression
Antonyms
modern expressioncontemporary phrasecurrent expressiontrendy expression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressão desatualizada
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
expressão fora de moda
Common colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
expressão arcaica
More formal usage
Portugal
expressão antiquada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

old hat
yesterday's news
a relic of the past
ancient history
out of touch with the times
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