Etymology

meet the new boss, same as the old boss

Today it means: In life, nothing really changes so one should not have illusions. Full definition →

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The story

From the final line of the song "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who, written by guitarist and primary songwriter Pete Townshend.

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