Meaning of the word "old habits die hard" in English
What does "old habits die hard" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
old habits die hard
US /oʊld ˈhæb.ɪts daɪ hɑːrd/
UK /əʊld ˈhæb.ɪts daɪ hɑːd/
Idiom
it is very difficult to change a way of behaving that you have had for a long time
Example:
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I still try to reach for my glasses every morning, even though I had laser surgery; old habits die hard.
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He retired years ago but still wakes up at 6 AM because old habits die hard.