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you cannot teach an old dog new tricks
an old dog (will|shall) learn no tricks
an old dog (will|shall) not learn (any|) new tricks
you cannot teach an old dog new tricks
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used to imply that older people are less adaptable to change and new ideas than younger people, as it is difficult or impossible to change someone's old behaviors or habits
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I wish my boss would be more open to new ideas, but he's been doing things the same way for years. You know what they say, you cannot teach an old dog new tricks.
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