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Not your father's Meaning in English

expression

NAHT yor, YOOR FAH-thurz
not YAW FAH-thuhz

Definition

Used to describe something that is new, modern, or different from what was common in the past, especially compared to the older generation's version.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and often used in advertising or conversation to suggest something is an updated, improved, or more modern version than before. Common structures: 'not your father's car', 'not your father's coffee'. Implies positive change. Can be playful or gently teasing.

Spanish: no es como el de tu padre - diferente al de antesPortuguese (BR): não é igual ao do seu pai - diferente do tradicionalPortuguese (PT): não é como o do teu pai - diferente do habitualChinese (Simplified): 不同于你父亲的 - 跟传统的不一样Chinese (Traditional): 不同於你父親的 - 跟傳統的不一樣Hindi: यह आपके पिताजी जैसा नहीं है - पुराने से अलगArabic: ليس مثل الذي كان لدى والدك - مختلف عن التقليديBengali: এটা তোমার বাবার মতো নয় - আগের থেকে ভিন্নRussian: не такой, как у твоего отца - отличается от прежнегоJapanese: お父さんのものとは違う - 昔とは違うVietnamese: không giống của cha bạn - khác với cái truyền thốngKorean: 아버지 때와는 다르다 - 전통적인 것과 다르다Turkish: babanınkine benzemeyen - eskisinden farklıUrdu: یہ آپ کے والد جیسا نہیں ہے - روایتی سے مختلفIndonesian: bukan seperti milik ayahmu - berbeda dari yang lama

Example Sentences

This is not your father's phone—it's smarter and faster.

basic

This salad is not your father's—it has new flavors.

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This music is not your father's—it’s completely different.

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This isn’t not your father’s beer—this one is fruity and light.

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This is not your father's science fiction—today’s stories are much more diverse.

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It's not your father’s job market anymore; everything’s online now.

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