a change in (one's) stripes



a change in (one's) stripes

A radical, fundamental shift in one's opinion, ideology, or allegiance, especially in relation to politics. Derived from the phrase "a tiger cannot change its stripes," meaning that people are incapable of changing their essential nature. The former president has shown a change in stripes regarding social welfare since leaving office.
See also: change, stripe

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KerrieKER-eeEnglish
Domitius-Ancient Roman
KamilĖ-Lithuanian
Chander-Indian, Hindi
Tryggve-Swedish
Samuilu-Old Church Slavic