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you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

Idiom Age

Meaning

it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits

Example Sentences

"My dad refuses to use a smartphone — you can’t teach an old dog new tricks."

Related Expressions

not my cup of tea

not something one likes or enjoys

The unexamined life is not worth living

A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not...

on thin ice

in a risky or dangerous situation

kindred spirit

someone who has similar interests or feelings

a no-brainer

something that is very easy to understand or decide

climb the corporate ladder

to advance in one’s career or position in a company