Lingo

Age

11 Words

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1.
spring chicken
Noun

a young individual with little or no experience

Michael had been a spring chicken in the realm of coding until he attended coding boot camp.

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2.
young blood
Noun

a young energetic person that brings new ideas, enthusiasm, and vitality to a group, organization, or activity

Olivia's enthusiasm and passion for environmental causes make her the young blood that inspires others to take action.

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3.
knee-high to a grasshopper
Phrase

(of a person) very young or very small

When I first met him, he was knee-high to a grasshopper, and now he's a towering basketball player.

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4.
salad days
Noun

the time in a person's life marked by youthfulness, inexperience, and being carefree

During his college years, Mark enjoyed the freedom and carefree nature of the salad days, spending long nights studying, socializing with friends, and exploring new experiences.

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5.
on the (other|wrong) side of {num}
Phrase

used to refer to people who look older than the age they are at

Alex's genetics make him prone to premature aging, and he often looks like he's on the wrong side of sixty, even though he's in his fifties.

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6.
ripe old age
Phrase

an advanced stage of life characterized by a long lifespan and great wisdom

At a ripe old age, Mary remains active and engaged in various hobbies and interests, embracing life to the fullest.

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7.
old as the hills
Phrase

used to describe someone or something that is old and has existed for a long time

Grandma's rocking chair is old as the hills, passed down through generations, its sturdy frame and well-worn seat holding cherished memories.

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8.
long in the tooth
Phrase

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

The car is getting a bit long in the tooth, but it still runs well.

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hale and hearty
9.
hale and hearty
Phrase

used to describe an old person who is still very active and healthy

Despite his age, Grandpa Joe is hale and hearty, waking up early every morning for his daily jog and enjoying an active lifestyle.

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10.
silver surfer
Noun

a senior citizen that spends a lot of time using the Internet

Mark, a retired gentleman, has embraced technology and become a silver surfer, exploring the internet, connecting with friends on social media, and discovering new hobbies online.

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11.
over the hill
Phrase

considered old and no longer at one's best

He jokes that he's over the hill now that he's turned 50.

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