Descrivere le Persone - Age

Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti l'età, come 'pulcino di primavera' e 'lungo nel dente'.

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spring chicken [sostantivo]

uomo ingenuo

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

Michael era stato un pulcino di primavera nel regno della codifica fino a quando non ha frequentato il boot camp di codifica.

young blood [sostantivo]

nuova linfa

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

L'entusiasmo e la passione di Olivia per le cause ambientali la rendono il sangue giovane che ispira gli altri ad agire.

at {one's} mother's knee [Frase]

used when someone has learned or experienced something from a very young age

Ex: Charlotte excels in playing the piano because she learned the instrument at her mother 's knee .

knee-high to a grasshopper [Frase]

(of a person) very young or very small

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

salad days [sostantivo]

miglior tempo di giovinezza

Ex: The group of teenagers is savoring their salad days , making memories and embracing the joy of youth before responsibilities take over .

Il gruppo di adolescenti sta assaporando i suoi giorni spensierati, facendo ricordi e abbracciando la gioia della giovinezza prima che le responsabilità prendano il sopravvento.

on the (other|wrong) side of {num} [Frase]

dall'altra parte di

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ripe old age [Frase]

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

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

old as the hills [Frase]

stravecchio

Ex: The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong , a testament to its age as old as the hills .

long in the tooth [Frase]

vecchio

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

hale and hearty [Frase]

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

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

silver surfer [sostantivo]

netizen vecchio

Ex: 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 .

Mark, un gentiluomo in pensione, ha abbracciato la tecnologia ed è diventato un surfista d'argento, esplorando Internet, connettendosi con gli amici sui social media e scoprendo nuovi hobby online.

old enough to be {one's} (mother|father) [Frase]

used to refer to a significant age difference between two people, especially those who are romantically involved with one another

Ex: As Jessica watched her son 's new girlfriend interact with their family , she could n't help but feel a bit uncomfortable , considering that the girl appeared to be old enough to be his mother .

over the hill [Frase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

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

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