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you can't teach an old dog new tricks What does you can't teach an old dog new tricks mean?	it is difficult for older people to learn new things	You can't teach an old dog new tricks and I don't think that my father will ever change his eating habits.
you can't teach an old dog new tricks What does you can't teach an old dog new tricks mean?	people become used to their way of doing things and you can't get them to change	My friend refused to try anything new and would never go to a new restaurant. It is true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
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there are plenty of other fish in the sea What does "there are plenty of other fish in the sea" mean?	there are many potential partners in the world	There are plenty of other fish in the sea, I told my friend when she separated from her boyfriend.

play cat and mouse with (someone) What does "play cat and mouse with (someone)" mean?	to tease or fool someone/something by pretending to let them go free and then catching him/her/it again	The boxer was playing cat and mouse with his opponent although he could have won the match easily.
spread one's wings What does "spread one's wings" mean?	to begin to be independent and try new things	My uncle's friend is beginning to spread his wings and try many new things.
by the day What does "by the day" mean?	one day at a time	My father was very sick but now he is getting better by the day.
ears are red What does "ears are red" mean?	one's ears are red from embarrassment	My ears were red after hearing what the teacher said about me.
a kickback What does "a kickback" mean?	an amount of money that is paid illegally for favorable treatment	The construction company was giving kickbacks to the local politicians.
noggin What does "noggin" mean?	the head (only used for people)

boat What does "boat" mean?	very large car (e.g.: Oldsmobile).	Those boats use too much gas.
call it even What does "call it even" mean?	to cancel someone's debt or something similiar because he or she has already returned something equal in value	My friend owed me some money. However, he helped me to fix my computer so I decided to call it even and forget about the money.
catch one`s breath What does "catch one`s breath" mean?	to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathing	After running from the station it took me a moment to catch my breath.
feel on top of the world What does "feel on top of the world" mean?	to feel very good	I feel on top of the world and I plan to go dancing tonight.

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You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks Idiom