Old habits die hard for most people.
die hard
idiomOf a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.
The captain refused to leave his sinking ship, proving that old loyalties die hard.
Despite the rapid modernization of the city, the ancient traditions of the local villagers die hard, persisting through every generation.
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bone hard
As hard as a bone, rock hard.
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cold hard cash
Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
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cross my heart and hope to die
Added to a promise or a statement to show how serious one was about being honest in what one said
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die a thousand deaths
To suffer repeatedly (often mentally rather than physically); to suffer extreme embarrassment or anxiety.
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die down
To become less virulent or strong; to subside.
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die in harness
Of a person, to pass away before retirement.
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die on one's arse
To fail completely.
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die on the vine
To fail at an early stage or never come to fruition, typically due to neglect, infeasibility, or lack of resources.