Meaning of the word "a crow is never whiter for washing itself often" in English
What does "a crow is never whiter for washing itself often" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a crow is never whiter for washing itself often
US /ə kroʊ ɪz ˈnɛvər ˈwaɪtər fɔːr ˈwɑːʃɪŋ ɪtˈsɛlf ˈɔːfən/
UK /ə krəʊ ɪz ˈnɛvə ˈwaɪtə fɔː ˈwɒʃɪŋ ɪtˈsɛlf ˈɒfən/
Idiom
a person's basic character or nature cannot be changed, no matter how much they try to disguise it or improve their appearance
Example:
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He tried to act like a gentleman, but a crow is never whiter for washing itself often.
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You can't hide your past forever; a crow is never whiter for washing itself often.