其实,这句话完整的表达是:As common as an old shoe,是歪果仁常用的一句俚语, 表示:不摆架子;平易近人。
例句:
Although he is a famous writer, he is still as common as an old shoe.
他虽然是个名作家,却平易近人。
其实,“old hat”的意思是:老式的;旧式的;过时的。
例句:
Today's hits rapidly become old hat.
今日红极一时的东西,很快就会过时。