Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
of-the-old-school
idiom
/əv ði oʊld skul/
Definition
Belonging to or characteristic of an earlier style or way of thinking.
Examples
- Her teaching style is truly of-the-old-school; she prefers to use textbooks and lectures instead of technology.
- He’s a chef of-the-old-school, still believing in the art of knife skills over kitchen gadgets.
- Many of the old-school musicians emphasize live performances over digital recordings.
Meaning
The phrase ‘of-the-old-school’ refers to someone who adheres to traditional methods or beliefs, often valuing established practices over modern innovations.
Synonyms
- traditional
- conventional
- old-fashioned
- classical
