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old shoe
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something or someone that is familiar, comfortable, and easy to be around
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "old shoe" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
Despite not seeing each other for years, when they met again, it was like slipping into an old shoe, comfortable and easy.
He's been my friend since childhood, and I can always count on him. He's like an old shoe.
