Once a (something), always a (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "once a (something), always a (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-06-05 08:06

Meaning of Once a (something), always a (something)

Once a (something), always a (something) proverb

 A person cannot change his or her innate or fundamental nature.

He said he would quit alcohol, but he still can't desist from drinking. Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.

People lost their faith in this celebrity as they think that once a liar, always a liar.

Despite his old age, he still managed to beat the burglar breaking into his house last night as he used to be a phenomenal boxer. Once a boxer, always a boxer.

Origin of Once a (something), always a (something)

The origin of this proverb is not clear.

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