"Queen Anne's dead" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: In reference to Anne, Queen of Great Britain, who died in 1714. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=Queen Anne's dead}} Queen Anne's dead
  1. (colloquial) That is yesterday's news; everybody knows that already. Wikipedia link: Anne, Queen of Great Britain Tags: colloquial

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