Meaning of the Phrase 'You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks'

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'?

  • Teaching old dogs new tricks requires extra effort and patience.
  • Older individuals have a harder time learning new things compared to younger individuals.
  • Old dogs are not capable of learning new skills.
  • It is impossible to teach someone new things when they are set in their ways. (correct)

What does the expression 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks' imply?

  • Older individuals are resistant to change. (correct)
  • People become less adaptable as they get older.
  • It is challenging to teach older individuals new skills.
  • Older individuals are incapable of learning new things.

What does the saying 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks' suggest?

  • Learning becomes difficult as individuals grow older. (correct)
  • Older individuals need more encouragement to learn new things.
  • Older individuals have limited capacity to learn new things.
  • Older individuals are unwilling to learn new things.

What is the underlying message of the expression 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'?

<p>It is challenging to change established habits in older individuals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks' suggest?

<p>Old dogs are unable to learn new things (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying message of the expression 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'?

<p>Older people are set in their ways and less adaptable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'?

<p>Older people are resistant to change or learning new things (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression imply about teaching old dogs new tricks?

<p>It is challenging to teach old dogs new things (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'Don't bite off more than you can chew' mean?

<p>To not take on more than you can handle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Don't bite off more than you can chew'?

<p>To avoid attempting anything too challenging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'Don't bite off more than you can chew' suggest?

<p>Avoid taking on overly ambitious tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Don't bite off more than you can chew' imply?

<p>To avoid taking on more than one can comfortably handle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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