you cannot shift an old tree without it dying

Definition und Bedeutung von „you cannot shift an old tree without it dying“ im Englischen

you cannot shift an old tree without it dying

used to highlight the challenges and risks associated with attempting to disrupt or change long-standing or deeply rooted aspects of a person or system

Proverb

Beispiele

I know you want to make changes to the education system, but you can not shift an old tree without it dying. We need to approach this carefully and thoughtfully.

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Nahegelegene Wörter

you cannot serve two masters

you cannot serve god and mammon

you cannot put new wine in old bottles

you cannot put an old head on young shoulders

you cannot please everyone

you cannot take it with you when you die

you cannot teach an old dog new tricks

you catch more flies with honey than vinegar

you do not fatten a pig by weighing it

you do not get something for nothing

Definition und Bedeutung von „you cannot shift an old tree without it dying“ im Englischen

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