"A leopard can't change its spots"

Watch out ! These two words "leopard"and "leotard" which are so similar in their spellings are pronounced differently and their meanings are also different.Check them by clicking on the links below:

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/leopard

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/leotard

You can understand their meanings when you see them in context but it is necessary to practise their pronunciation not to mispronounce them when you are having a conversation about wild animals and about gymasts.

"Athletes keep changing their leotards."

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You have probably read about the German Gymnasts' body-covering unitard (full-body suit) which called everybod's attention at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.They wanted to take a stand against "sexualisation in gymnastics".

"Under the rules of the International Gymnastics Federation(FIG)competitors are allowed to wear one piece leotard with full-length legs-hip to ankle provided it is of elegant design.".

What's you opinion about this change in female gymants' outfits ? Do you believe their performances can be damaged if they choose to wear full-body suits ?

You can get more information about this issue by cliking on these links below:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56858863

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/german-women-s-gymnastics-team-wears-body-covering-unitard-in-olympics/5979749.html 

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/body-suits-could-help-keep-young-gymnasts-sport-voss-2021-05-13/