what else is new

what else is new
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what else is new
What was just mentioned is not new or noteworthy. Often said as a statement rather than a question.
A: "Upper management is totally derailing our project with their interference." B: "Yeah, what else is new. They're always meddling with our work."
A: "How's everything going over there?" B: " Fine. The kids have been at each other's throats all morning, but what else is new?"
See also: else, new, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
(so) what else is new
Inf. This isn't new. It has happened before; Not this again. Mary: Taxes are going up again. Bob: So what else is new? John: Gee, my pants are getting tight. Maybe I'm putting on a little weight. Sally: What else is new?
See also: else, new, what
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
What else is new?
interrog. But isn’t that what you expect?; What you said isn’t new, so what is new? So, there’s not enough money this week. What else is new?
See also: else, what
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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What else is new?
in passing
not enough to write home about
be not much cop
be nothing (much) to write home about
be nothing to shout about
be nothing, not much, etc. to write home about
there is no there there
not much cop
nothing to shout about