same old same old

Tom always does things the same old way.

She's about the same age as my older sister.

ruОна примерно того же возраста, что и моя старшая сестра. — marafon

deSie ist etwa in dem gleichen Alter wie meine ältere Schwester. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

Tom always gives the same old excuse for being late for school.

ruТом всегда использует одно и тоже старое оправдание опозданию в школу. — maks

We have to deal with the same old problem year after year.

This is the same old problem we've had the past three years.