Meaning of the word "you cannot catch old birds with chaff" in English
What does "you cannot catch old birds with chaff" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
you cannot catch old birds with chaff
US /ju ˈkæn.ɑːt kætʃ oʊld bɜːrdz wɪð tʃæf/
UK /ju ˈkæn.ɒt kætʃ əʊld bɜːdz wɪð tʃɑːf/
Idiom
experienced people are not easily fooled or deceived by simple tricks
Example:
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He tried to trick the CEO with a basic lie, but you cannot catch old birds with chaff.
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Don't bother with that scam; you cannot catch old birds with chaff.