今いまに始はじめぬ

expression

nothing new; same as always

A set phrase meaning that something is not new or surprising; it has been that way all along. Often used to dismiss a complaint or observation as nothing out of the ordinary.

• 彼かれが遅ち刻こくするのは今いまに始はじめぬことだ。

  His being late is nothing new.

• 今いまに始はじめぬ話はなしだが、また値ね上あげか。

  It's the same old story—another price hike.