[Idiom] A LEOPARD CAN'T CHANGE ITS SPOTS. - Embrace Who You Truly Are
A leopard can't change its spots.
One cannot change their inherent nature.
This idiom means that fundamental aspects of a person's character or nature cannot be changed, just as the distinctive spots of a leopard are permanent. It suggests that trying to alter deeply ingrained traits is futile and emphasizes acceptance of innate characteristics.
Example Sentences
Trying to change him is futile; a leopard can't change its spots.
Trying to change his nature is pointless as people don’t change fundamentally.
She believes a leopard can't change its spots, so she doesn't trust him anymore.
She no longer trusts him, believing his fundamental nature can’t change.
No matter how much he promises to change, remember that a leopard can't change its spots.
Regardless of his promises, his core nature will remain the same.