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(redirected from once a, always a)once a (something), always a (something)A person's innate or fundamental nature is not something they are willing or able to change. He says he's trying to leave his life of crime behind, but once a criminal, always a criminal. Even years after leaving the stage, she still can't resist performing—once an actor, always an actor. once a —, always a — a person cannot change their fundamental nature. 1993 Margaret Atwood The Robber Bride She was once a Catholic…and once a Catholic, always a Catholic, according to her mother. once a..., always a... in certain respects people do not change, although circumstances change: He can’t resist explaining things in detail. Once a teacher, always a teacher. |