“old habits die hard”
A saying that means it is very difficult to stop doing things that you have done for a long time, even when you know they are no longer beneficial or appropriate. It acknowledges the powerful grip that long-established routines or behaviors have on people. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "old habits die hard" in the video clips below.
Hear how "old habits die hard" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Dexter 20 06, Gossip Girl, Lie To Me, Lupin, The Pitt and 3 more.
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S03E02
“Old habits die hard.”
Harry. The last person I'd turn to
for advice on fatherhood. … Gotta focus on something easier to kill.
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S07E07
“Old habits die hard.”
with a shitload of murder,
or you chewing on that straw. … You know, it's gonna be
a real downer for your book
if Hannah gets away.
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S03E01
“Old habits die hard.”
What's so funny? … Don't worry, I'll find my way.
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S05E06
“Old habits die hard.”
- So how was your day?- Hm, just what I needed. … Hello.
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TV ShowLie To Me
Lie To Me — S02E11
“Old habits die hard.”
Yeah, well, what do you want from me? … I'm writing down all the places that we followed him to
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TV ShowLupin
Lupin — S01E04
“Old habits die hard.”
Oh, no. Pardon me. … Smudge brush.
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TV ShowThe Pitt
The Pitt — S01E10
“Old habits die hard.”
but you can't take
the ER out of the girl. … Let me take a look?
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TV ShowWestworld
Westworld — S04E07
“Old habits die hard.”
Mine's not as pathetic as yours. … You really should be thanking me.
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MovieThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
“Old habits die hard.”
Really, Garrett? … Carlisle needs you.
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MovieThe World's End
The World's End
“Old habits die hard.”
Didn't we decide to stop calling him Fearless Leader somewhere around 1992? … They'll be putting that on Gary's tombstone.
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