set in (one's) ways



set in (one's) ways

Inflexible; unwilling to change. Grandma will never retire—she's been a teacher for 50 years and is totally set in her ways. You'll never convince him to change, he's too set in his ways now.
See also: set, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mollie['mɔli]
Maiara-Native American, Tupí
Eose-aws (Ancient Greek), EE-aws (English)Greek Mythology
Lucasta-Literature
Goibniu-Irish Mythology
Marylumer-ee-LOO, mar-ee-LOOEnglish (Rare)