tale as old as time

noun5

1. •
   A story, subject, or theme so timeless and ageless that it can be used or retold in any time period.

   • The story of Beauty and the Beast is a tale as old as time.
2. •
   An experience that has always been lived or felt across time.
3. •
   A recurring event or concept that continuously repeats throughout history.
4. •
   (informal, humorous) A common or easily predictable recurring situation or scenario.
5. •
   Something which is very old or everlasting.