new wine in old bottles

A form of new wine in an old bottle — A significant change introduced to an entrenched system or method.

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Meanings

nounnew wine in old bottles (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of new wine in an old bottle.
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APA

new wine in old bottles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/new%20wine%20in%20old%20bottles

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Chicago

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