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Julia Huong
2021-11-10 08:11
Be set in (one's) ways disapproval phrase
To be rigid and unwilling to change one's habits, behaviors, opinions, etc.
My brother is too set in his ways to quit smoking.
I think you won't persuade him to change his job. He is set in his ways.
Once she has a bad impression of someone, she will keep her prejudices about them. She's too set in her ways.
It means people cannot change their nature like personalities, habits, etc.
To stand still, to be unbending, immutable and a little bit odd.
Said when you are not sure whether one's intention to change a bad habit is true or not
A rude phrase expressing contempt, disgust, or anger to someone who has a rigid or serious demeanor
To stand still, to be unbending, immutable and a little bit odd.
The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
If someone cuts a sorry figure, he or she creates an unfavourable impression to others or causes others to regard him or her unfavourably.
Lisa cut a sorry figure at the job interview
