Meaning of the word "when a twig grows hard, it is difficult to twist it" in English
What does "when a twig grows hard, it is difficult to twist it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
when a twig grows hard, it is difficult to twist it
US /wɛn ə twɪɡ ɡroʊz hɑːrd, ɪt ɪz ˈdɪfɪkəlt tu twɪst ɪt/
UK /wɛn ə twɪɡ ɡrəʊz hɑːd, ɪt ɪz ˈdɪfɪkəlt tu twɪst ɪt/
Idiom
it is easier to train or influence someone when they are young than when they are older and set in their ways
Example:
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You should teach your children good habits now, because when a twig grows hard, it is difficult to twist it.
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It's hard to change his stubborn attitude now; when a twig grows hard, it is difficult to twist it.