10 English Idioms About Age

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What does 'coming of age' mean?

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It refers to reaching adulthood or a certain level of maturity, often associated with responsibility.

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What does the idiom 'I wasn’t born yesterday' imply?

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It means that someone is not easily fooled or deceived due to their experience.

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What is the meaning of 'age is just a number'?

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It suggests that age should not define a person's abilities or identity.

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What does 'age before beauty' humorously suggest?

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It suggests that the elder person should go before the younger person in social situations.

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What does 'act your age' mean?

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It is a command to stop acting immaturely and behave in a manner expected for one's age.

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What does 'one foot in the grave' refer to?

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It describes someone who is very old and considered close to death.

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What does 'ripe old age' signify?

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It refers to living to an old age with generally good health.

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What does 'you can’t teach an old dog new tricks' mean?

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It indicates that it is difficult to teach someone something new if they have been doing it a certain way for a long time.

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What does 'a spring chicken' refer to?

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It is an idiom for a young person, often used by older individuals.

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What does 'knee-high to a grasshopper' mean?

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It refers to someone who is very young or small, often used to describe a small child.