"the oldest trick in the book" meaning in All languages combined

See the oldest trick in the book on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the oldest trick in the book
  1. A method of deception that has been used many times before and should therefore be well-known.
    Sense id: en-the_oldest_trick_in_the_book-en-phrase-DYvtGb~a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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