Chestnut and Tale

Chestnut noun - An idea or expression that has been used by many people.

Tale and chestnut are semantically related in interesting or amusing story topic. In some cases you can use "Tale" instead a noun "Chestnut".

Tale noun - A rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature.

Chestnut and tale are semantically related in made-up story topic. Sometimes you can use "Chestnut" instead a noun "Tale".