idiom
a leopard can't change its spots
ah LEP-erd KANT CHAYNJ its SPOTS
ə ˈlɛpərd kɑːnt tʃeɪndʒ ɪts spɒtsListen
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Syllable breakdown
aleopardcan'tchangeitsspots
Dictionary meaning
people cannot fundamentally change their nature or basic character
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