The more things change the more they stay the same In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the more things change the more they stay the same", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-23 09:02

Meaning of The more things change the more they stay the same

The more things change the more they stay the same proverb spoken

The phrase is often said in a dejected or scornful manner.

Even as changes happen, many things remain consistent.

Although this road has been repaired, it is still slippery and dirty. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

They tried to redecorate the room, but it looked beige. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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to leave well enough alone

Try to avoid to change something because doing something else could make things worse

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tailor (something) to (someone or something)

To revise, adapt, or customize something to fit someone or something

accommodate (someone's) wishes

To change  a situation to fit in with one's wishes or needs

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in any (way,) shape or form

in any way at all

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I will not accept it in any way, shape or form.

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