A Leopard Can't Change Its Spots Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does A Leopard Can't Change Its Spots Idiom mean?

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a leopard can't change its spots What does a leopard can't change its spots mean?	you cannot change someone's basic human nature or bad qualities	The manager wrote a letter of apology to the customer but a leopard can't change its spots and I do not believe that the manager has changed and the letter does not mean anything.
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carry the torch What does "carry the torch" mean?	to show loyalty to a cause or a person	The mayor has been carrying the torch for the candidate for a long time.

get into hot water What does "get into hot water" mean?	to get into trouble or difficulty	We got into hot water when they found us in the building after it had closed.
chilled to the bone What does "chilled to the bone" mean?	very cold	I was chilled to the bone when I came out of the cold lake.
cut back on (something) What does "cut back on (something)" mean?	to use fewer or use less of something	We were forced to cut back on the number of people who were invited to the party.
keep one's hand in (something) What does "keep one's hand in (something)" mean?	to retain one's control of something, to practice something so that you do not forget it	The animal trainer is trying to keep his hand in his work even though he has retired.
open and aboveboard What does "open and aboveboard" mean?	to be honest, to be visible to the public	The company is open and aboveboard and they run their business very honestly.
as awkward as a cow on roller skates What does "as awkward as a cow on roller skates" mean?	very awkward	The little girl was as awkward as a cow on roller skates when she first began riding her bicycle.
a leg man What does "a leg man" mean?	someone who performs messenger services, an errand boy	He was working as a leg man for the motion picture company.
have one's nose in (something) What does "have one's nose in (something)" mean?	to have unwelcome interest in something, to have impolite curiosity about something	My boss always has his nose in the business of other people and he is not very well-liked.
make good money What does "make good money" mean?	to earn a large amount of money	My friend makes good money at his new job.

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A Leopard Can't Change Its Spots Idiom