idiom
a leopard can't change its spots
uh LEP-erd KANT CHAYNJ its SPOTS
ə ˈlɛpərd kɑːnt tʃeɪndʒ ɪts spɒtsListen
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Syllable breakdown
aleopardcan'tchangeitsspots
Dictionary meaning
A person's fundamental character cannot be changed.
Examples
- He promised to improve, but a leopard can't change its spots.
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