It means that it is very hard to change someones habits
You can't teach an old dog new tricks when they have been used to using a cell phone instead of a smart phone.
by Zahraa June 13, 2017
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teach an old dog new tricks

when someone does something for a long time and its hard to teach them new abilities.
you cant teach an old dog new tricks, my uncle never learned how to use his cellphone.
by Andre the CRACKER DACKER November 18, 2016
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