The idiom "old shoe" originated in the 18th century and is used to describe a person who is familiar, comfortable, or reliable. The phrase likens the familiarity and ease of an old, worn-in shoe to a person with whom one has a long-standing and comfortable relationship. It is used to convey a sense of trust and reliability in the person's character or behavior.

Definition und Bedeutung von „old shoe“ im Englischen

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