do away with
废除
A:It's difficult for old people to do away with old ideas.
A:要老人们根除他们的老观念是很难的。
B:So the reform can't be carried out well.
B：所以改革进行得不顺利。
A:The government is making efforts to change the situation.
A:政府正努力改变这种局面。
B:Easier said than done.
B：说起来容易，做起来难。