a leopard can't change his spots

a leopard can't change its spots

proverb One will stay true to one's nature, even if one pretends or claims otherwise. After our breakup, he came crawling back, trying to convince me that he'd changed, but I know that a leopard can't change its spots.
See also: change, leopard, spot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a leopard can't change his spots

people can't change their basic nature. proverb
See also: change, leopard, spot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • as one door closes, another (one) opens
  • as one door closes, another one opens
  • as one door closes, another opens
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a mile
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a yard
  • give head
  • give (one) (one's) head
References in periodicals archive
A leopard can't change his spots and this kid lacks the fire and commitment to be a great player.
This Mario's not so super