Meanings
From Matthew 9:17 of the King James Bible.[1]
A significant change introduced to an entrenched system or method.
A new thing passed off as old.
Example Sentences
1
The artist used bold modern colors in her traditional still-life paintings - it was like new wine in an old bottle.
2
The company tried to revamp their outdated logo with a modern design, but it was just new wine in an old bottle.
3
The politician promised change but delivered the same old policies - it was nothing but new wine in an old bottle.
4
The teacher used a modern teaching method in her ancient classroom - it was like new wine in an old bottle.
5
The director tried to make a contemporary adaptation of a classic play, but it seemed like new wine in an old bottle.
