Old wine in a new bottle Meaning in English
expression
释义
This expression means presenting something old or unchanged as if it were new or improved, often just changing the appearance but not the substance.
用法与细微差别
Often used critically to point out superficial changes. Common in business, politics, product marketing, and entertainment. Similar phrases include 'same old story' and 'putting lipstick on a pig.' Not used for physical wine; it's always metaphorical.
例句
The new policy is just old wine in a new bottle.
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The product looks different, but it’s old wine in a new bottle.
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His idea was old wine in a new bottle.
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This movie is just old wine in a new bottle—same story, different actors.
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Don’t be fooled by the rebranding—it’s still old wine in a new bottle.
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Every upgrade seems like old wine in a new bottle these days.
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