idiom
you can't teach an old dog new tricks
you KANT TEACH an OLD DOG NOO TRIKS
juː kɑːnt tiːtʃ ən oʊld dɒɡ njuː trɪksListen
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Syllable breakdown
youcan'tteachanolddognewtricks
Dictionary meaning
it is difficult to make someone change established habits
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