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outdated trick

[/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd trɪk/]
nounpl: outdated tricks
truque obsoleto
1. A deceptive or cunning method or stratagem that is no longer effective or relevant because it has been used too many times or is based on outdated knowledge or assumptions
Using that outdated trick won't work on modern consumers who are more tech-savvy.
Usar esse truque obsoleto não funcionará com consumidores modernos que são mais tecnicamente competentes.
2. A performance or magic technique that has lost its impact or appeal due to age or overuse
The magician's outdated tricks failed to impress the younger audience.
Os truques obsoletos do mágico falharam em impressionar o público mais jovem.
NYC Slang
played-out trick; old hat trick
Synonyms
old trickworn-out trickstale trickhackneyed tricktired trick
Antonyms
novel trickinnovative techniquefresh approachmodern method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
truque obsoleto
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
artimanha ultrapassada
More formal alternative
Portugal
estratagema desatualizado
More formal; less common in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

an old dog can't learn new tricks
tricks of the trade
cheap trick
up one's sleeve
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