replace the old guard
Definition of replace the old guard - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
new leaderstake the place of long-serving people in important roles
- Younger managers replaced the old guard at the company.
- Reformers hope to replace the old guard soon.
- The election may replace the old guard on the board.
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Expressions with replace
take over watching a place from another person
At midnight, two officers replaced the guard at the gate.
feature in software that finds and changes text automatically
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Expressions with old
ordinary or typical without special features
He just grabbed any old shirt from the closet.
card game where players avoid an unmatchable card
We played old maid during the family gathering.
valued for traditional style, charm, or nostalgia from the past
Her old school dress stood out at the party.
physical injuries that have not fully healed
His old wounds still ached in the cold weather.
return to previous habits after change
After a month of dieting, he went back to his old ways.
past time remembered as better or happier than now
People often talk about the good old days.
learning is possible at any age
Grandma started painting at 70, proving you're never too old to learn.
refers to something that is not new
Look at that car, that's an old one.
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
They argue like an old married couple every day after dinner.
argue in a familiar, long-standing, and routine way
They argue like old married couples about small things.
argue repeatedly in a petty or familiar way
They bicker like an old married couple over small things.
someone who closely resembles one of their parents in traits or behavior
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
revert to previous habits or behaviors
After a month of dieting, he fell back into his old ways.
argue in a familiar nagging way like long-time partners often do
Those two fight like an old married couple over every little decision.
changing established behaviors is difficult
Old habits are hard to break, like biting nails.
it's difficult to change long-established habits
He still smokes despite his health issues; old habits die hard.
someone who has the wisdom of age during physical youth
He is an old head on young shoulders, always giving good advice.
describe meeting of older and newer generations or ideas
The conference was where old meets new in technology.
old ideas or things presented in a new way
The movie is just old wine in new bottles with a modern twist.
feels like past moments with happy memories
This party seems like old times with all my friends here!
situation that happens repeatedly
It's the same old story: he promises to help but never does.
male friend or dependable fellow
Tom is a good old boy who always helps out.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
Expressions with guard
take measures to prevent something bad
We must guard against any potential risks.
members of a team with long tenure
The old guard of the company resisted the merger.
surprise someone unexpectedly
The news caught her off guard.
stop being careful or alert in a situation
When dealing with scammers, you should never drop your guard.
be less cautious or vigilant than usual
She had her guard down and missed the warning signs.
stay careful and alert to possible danger
You should keep your guard up in unfamiliar places.
stop being careful or defensive
Don't let down your guard until the contract is signed.
become less cautious or vigilant
She let her guard down and shared her secret.
relax and trust others
Once you got to know them, you let your guard down.
not paying attention or being careful
She was caught off her guard by the sudden question.
not prepared or vigilant
She was caught off her guard by the sudden news.
remain in charge while others are away
Can you guard the fort while I meet the client?
shift in leadership or personnel
The company experienced a changing of the guard with new executives taking over.
stop being careful or alert
He dropped his guard and got scammed.
protect something very important with extreme dedication
He would guard it with his life if necessary.
stay alert and ready for possible danger or harm
She always has her guard up around strangers.
become less vigilant or cautious
He lowered his guard and got surprised by the sudden attack.
become less cautious or defensive
Don’t lower your guard around him; he twists every promise into a trap.
not prepared or vigilant
He was caught off his guard by the sudden question.
not being careful or watchful
The scam works best when you're off your guard.
watchful and ready to respond to danger
She remained on her guard during the entire trip.
become cautious or defensive
When the stranger approached, I put my guard up and backed away.
speak carefully to avoid trouble or offending others
At formal dinners, you must guard your tongue about politics.
protective gear worn on the arm
The archer wore an arm guard to protect against the bowstring.
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- French:remplacer la vieille garde, ...
- German:die alte Garde ablösen, ...
- Italian:sostituire la vecchia guardia, ...
- Spanish:relevar a la vieja guardia, ...
- Portuguese:substituir a velha guarda, ...
- Chinese:取代老一代, ...
- Japanese:古参に取って代わる, ...
- Arabic:حَلَّ مَحَلَّ الحارِسِ القَديمِ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחֲלִיף אֶת הַוָּתִיקִים, ...
- Russian:сменять старую гвардию, ...
- Ukrainian:змінювати, ...
- Hindi:पुराने नेतृत्व का स्थान लेना, ...
- Bengali:পুরোনো নেতৃত্বের স্থান নেওয়া, ...
- Catalan:rellevar la vella guàrdia, ...
- Czech:nahradit starou gardu, ...
- Danish:afløse den gamle garde, ...
- Dutch:de oude garde vervangen, ...
- Greek:αντικαθιστώ την παλιά φρουρά, ...
- Hungarian:leváltani a régi vezetőket, ...
- Khmer:ជំនួសក្រុមមេដឹកនាំចាស់, ...
- Korean:기존 세력을 대체하다, ...
- Persian:جای افراد قدیمی را گرفتن, ...
- Polish:zastąpić, zastępować starą gwardię, ...
- Portuguese (BR):substituir a velha guarda, ...
- Romanian:a înlocui vechea gardă, ...
- Swedish:ersätta den gamla gardet, ...
- Thai:เข้ามาแทนที่ผู้บริหารรุ่นเก่า, ...
- Turkish:eski kadronun yerini almak, ...
- Vietnamese:thay thế lớp cũ, ...
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