A leopard cannot change his spots Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
This expression means people cannot change their true nature or character, even if they try.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Used mainly in informal or neutral speech to comment on behaviors that seem unchangeable. Be careful; it can sound judgmental. Similar to 'old habits die hard.' Not gender-specific: 'his' is traditional, but can use 'their' instead.
جمل نموذجية
People say a leopard cannot change his spots when someone keeps making the same mistakes.
basic
My brother lies a lot; a leopard cannot change his spots.
basic
She promised to be on time, but a leopard cannot change his spots.
basic
You can tell him to stop being rude, but a leopard cannot change his spots.
natural
He tried to act nice, but honestly, a leopard cannot change his spots.
natural
Don’t expect Jake to change; a leopard cannot change his spots.
natural