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- Bill is a yes man. Don't expect him to talk about the problem to Mary.
- Just 'cos I'm the boss doesn't mean you gotta agree. I don't want any one of you to be a 'yes man' type.
Meaning:
An employee who always agrees with the boss or does whatever the boss says.
Examples of this idiom:
- We gave him a new pair of jeans, but he still wears those old-fashioned pants. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
- The Guru can only show you the path, you will have to walk on it yourself. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
Meaning:
You can encourage, but not force someone to do something.
Examples of this idiom:
- When I asked Grandad to try my new brand of whisky, he refused. I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
- You can't teach an old dog new tricks! Mp3 players aren't meant for Anita; we should gift her a gramophone instead.
Meaning:
People who find it difficult or impossible to change their ways or adjust to new ideas.
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