Meaning of the word "you cannot put new wine in old bottles" in English
What does "you cannot put new wine in old bottles" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
you cannot put new wine in old bottles
US /ju ˈkæn.ɑːt pʊt nuː waɪn ɪn oʊld ˈbɑː.təlz/
UK /ju ˈkæn.ɒt pʊt njuː waɪn ɪn əʊld ˈbɒt.əlz/
Idiom
used to say that it is not possible to introduce new ideas or methods into an existing system that is too old or rigid to accommodate them
Example:
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Trying to implement modern software on this ancient hardware is useless; you cannot put new wine in old bottles.
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The new CEO realized that you cannot put new wine in old bottles and decided to restructure the entire department.