the fox may grow grey but never good
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the fox may grow grey but never good” mean?
One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.
Is “the fox may grow grey but never good” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.