Implies boredom or dissatisfaction with the lack of variety. She sighed when asked about her day, responding with 'same old, same old.'
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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.'
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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.