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old wine in a new bottle in German

old wine in a new bottle in German is Altes in neuem Gewand, alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen, dasselbe in grün.

old wine in a new bottle in German

Altes in neuem Gewand
noun
(idiomatic) An existing concept or institution offered as though it were a new one.
alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen
noun
(idiomatic) An existing concept or institution offered as though it were a new one.
dasselbe in grün
noun
(idiomatic) An existing concept or institution offered as though it were a new one.
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What is "old wine in a new bottle" in German?

"old wine in a new bottle" in German is Altes in neuem Gewand, alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen, dasselbe in grün.

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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "old wine in a new bottle": Altes in neuem Gewand, alter Wein in neuen Schläuchen, dasselbe in grün.

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