B2idiompeopleIELTS-friendly
set in your ways
USUK
unwilling to change your habits or opinions, often because you are older
Often with 'too' or 'so', and often about older people. 'Ways' is always plural.
In context
My grandfather is too set in his ways to start using a smartphone now.
Some managers are so set in their ways that new ideas never get a chance.
Common mistake
Incorrect: My father is very set in his way.
Correct: My father is very set in his ways.
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