The old story of the town's founding is well-known.
classic story
Frequency:
60
%
It's a classic story of good versus evil.
age-old story
Frequency:
50
%
It's an age-old story of star-crossed lovers.
familiar story
Frequency:
45
%
It was a familiar story of betrayal and revenge.
timeless story
Frequency:
35
%
The timeless story of a hero's journey never gets old.
Idiomatic Expressions for old story
Phrase: old story but new twist
Meaning: refers to a situation or story that has a familiar element but also includes a new or unexpected element
Usage: It's the old story but with a new twist - she lost her job but found her true passion in the process.