warhorse
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Definition(s):
- (n) a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
- (n) an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
- (n) horse used in war
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Usage(s):
- Far from a warhorse, the show today looks surprisingly fresh, astringent, meaty and convention-defying.
- Liked 'em all: snazzy new versions of Grease, Gypsy and Sunday in the Park With George, and a fairly traditional but winning revival of that long-unseen warhorse, South Pacific.
- The bowing out of the old warhorse, therefore, will likely leave behind an even more confused political landscape unlikely to produce a decisive winner next time Israel votes.
Quotes
- "My dad, he's an old warhorse. I think my dad's legend is very important to him," Franzese said. "He's so conditioned to be what he is I don't think he could ever be any other way."on Nov 19, 2009 By: Michael Franzese Source: FOXNews
- "I just said, 'Go sit down and watch an old warhorse do his job and don't say a word. Just let me go,'" Wells said. "I was just being sarcastic, no meaning behind it, just talking [smack], basically, and that was it. He just laughed at me,...on Apr 20, 2005 By: David Wells Source: MLB.com
- "I love challenges and believe in the concept, too," says Green, fired by the Cardinals after the 2006 season. "This whole idea of coaching in the UFL does not disturb my lifestyle, so let's bring the old warhorse out of retirement. I can...on Jul 12, 2009 By: Dennis Green Source: USA Today
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