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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cherry pick »
To position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.
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dead tree edition »
Paper version of a publication that can be found online.
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do what%3F »
An intensified version of what or huh.
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dummy up »
To make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.
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every which where »
A more emphatic version of everywhere.
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final cut »
In the movie industry, the final released version of the film.
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long story short »
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story.
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mock up »
To create a model or demonstration; to create a preliminary version or sample.
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naff off »
A mild version of f** off.
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not touch something with a ten foot pole »
To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion.
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scream »
A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
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see the light »
To undergo a spiritual conversion.
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totus porcus »
Completely; unreservedly: swallowed the official version totus porcus.
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you what%3F »
An intensified version of what or huh.
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