
Same old, same old
Inherent negativity
Implies boredom or dissatisfaction with the lack of variety.
She sighed when asked about her day, responding with 'same old, same old.'
Reply to 'How are you?'
Often used as a non-specific, casual response to questions about well-being or current status.
When I asked Joe how he was, he just said 'same old, same old.'
Conversational filler
Can serve as a filler in conversations where the speaker has little to report or wants to avoid details.
Catching up with old friends often leads to 'same old, same old' chitchat.