a leopard cannot change its spots »
One cannot change one's own nature.1597, William Shakespeare, Richard II Act i, Scene 1 (First Folio):King. Lyons make Leopards tame.Mowbray. Yea but not change his ?pots.1611, King James Version of the Bible, Jeremiah 13:23:Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?1820, Walter Scott, Ivanhoe Chapter 32:End now all unkindness. Let us put the Jew to ransom, since the leopard will not change his spots, and a Jew he will continue to be.1918, Johnston McCulley, Thubway Tham's Inthane Moment:The leopard cannot change his spots, old boy.
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bar none »
Without exception; excluding nothing else of the same kind.
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brass monkey »
A kind of inexpensive liqueur.
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bring down »
To make something flying fall to the ground. Usually by firing a weapon of some kind.
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flag down »
Use a flag or some kind of signal to get the attention of someone.
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have a heart »
To be kind or sympathetic; to treat others kindly.
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heart of gold »
A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness.
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in kind »
In the form of goods and service rather than money.
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it takes all kinds to make a world »
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.
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kind »
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
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kind »
Favorable.
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kind »
Mild, gentle, forgiving.
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kind of »
Slightly; somewhat; sort of.
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kindred soul »
Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself; kindred spirit.
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kindred spirit »
Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself.
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