In this episode, I examine two proverbs and one idiom about stubbornness: You can't teach an old dog new tricks; A leopard never changes its spots; As stubborn as a mule.

In this episode, I examine two proverbs and one idiom about stubbornness: You can't teach an old dog new tricks; A leopard never changes its spots; As stubborn as a mule.

Dogs, Leopards, and Mules: What animals show us about stubborn human behavior

An entertaining podcast about the meanings and origins of famous English idioms, proverbs, and other phrases. It's a show for both native English speakers who love the language and upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners who want to build their vocabulary. Hope you like it! If you do, please consider following. Episodes released weekly. Also, downloading episodes is convenient for future listenings, especially if you're a language learner. To suggest a phrase or make a comment, please contact me at ifthephrasefits@gmail.com.

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An entertaining podcast about the meanings and origins of famous English idioms, proverbs, and other phrases. It's a show for both native English speakers who love the language and upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners who want to build their vocabulary. Hope you like it! If you do, please consider following. Episodes released weekly. Also, downloading episodes is convenient for future listenings, especially if you're a language learner. To suggest a phrase or make a comment, please contact me at ifthephrasefits@gmail.com.

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