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What does “set in your ways” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
Having fixed habits; resistant to change
“Grandad won't change; he's set in his ways.”
From the B2 lesson What Are They Like? (describing people).
C1
Unwilling or unable to change your habits or opinions
“My uncle's lovely, but he's very set in his ways.”
Say it smoothly: “se-tin-yer-ways”
From the C1 lesson Creature of Habit (habit idioms).
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What does “set in your ways” mean?
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