English / proverb
A Leopard Cannot Change Its Spots
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A person cannot alter their underlying character, deceitful habits, or inherent nature, so beware.
In context
01
Never entrust bank credentials to a former embezzler, for a leopard cannot change its spots.
02
He claimed he would now observe strict speed limits, but the traffic inspector knew a leopard cannot change its spots.
Synonyms
you can't teach an old dog new tricks,innate nature is unchangeable,bad habits die hard
Antonyms
turn over a new leaf,complete transformation,total reformation
Collocations
reminds us a leopard cannot change its spots,because a leopard cannot change its spots,prove that a leopard cannot change its spots