la rengaine

same old refrain, same old story

ʁ ɑ̃ . ɡ ɛ n
noun · feminine Rare #52,252
same old refrain, same old story Often used for something someone keeps saying or repeating.
FR: Il répète toujours la même rengaine.
EN: He keeps repeating the same old story.

On connaît la rengaine !

We know the drill!

— Porco Rosso (1992)

C'est toujours la même rengaine.

It's always the same old story.

— Do the Right Thing (1989)

J’avais déjà entendu cette rengaine.

I’d heard that old refrain before.

Tu connais la rengaine.

You know the drill.