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new wine in an old bottle
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1.
General English
formal
literary
proverbial
A situation in which new ideas, practices, or content are presented within an outdated or unsuitable framework, often implying incompatibility or likely failure.
2.
General English
neutral
Literally, newly produced wine placed into an old bottle.
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