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]

a young individual with little or no experience

uomo ingenuo

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia sta esplorando diversi strumenti musicali; è una **giovane pollo** nel mondo della musica.

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young blood

[sostantivo]

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

nuova linfa

Ex: The tech startup thrived on the creativity of its young blood, constantly pushing boundaries and staying ahead in the industry.La startup tecnologica è prosperata grazie alla creatività del suo **sangue giovane**, spingendo costantemente i limiti e rimanendo all'avanguardia nel settore.

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at one's mother's knee

[Frase]

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

Ex: While growing up, he had been exposed to various musical genres at his mother's knee, developing a diverse appreciation for music.

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knee-high to a grasshopper

[Frase]

(of a person) very young or very small

Ex: Back when we knee-high to a grasshopper, we used to play in the fields behind our house for hours .

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salad days

[sostantivo]

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

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.

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on the other side of number

[Frase]

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

dall'altra parte di

Ex: Tom may be only forty-five, but with his gray hair and wrinkles, he appears to be on the other side of fifty.

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ripe old age

[Frase]

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

Ex: Sarah 's grandparents have reached ripe old age and continue to enjoy each other 's company after decades of marriage .

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old as the hills

[Frase]

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

stravecchio

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

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long in the tooth

[Frase]

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

vecchio

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .

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hale and hearty

[Frase]

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

Ex: The team 's star player returned to the fieldhale and hearty, after recovering from an injury , scoring a winning goal in the championship match .

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silver surfer

[sostantivo]

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

netizen vecchio

Ex: The retirement community organized a workshop to teach seniors how to become silver surfers, empowering them to navigate the internet , shop online , and access information at their fingertips .La comunità di pensionati ha organizzato un workshop per insegnare agli anziani come diventare **navigatori d'argento**, permettendo loro di navigare in Internet, fare acquisti online e accedere alle informazioni a portata di mano.

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old enough to be one's mother

[Frase]

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

Ex: Sarah 's new partner was much older than her , appearing to old enough to be her father, which led to some questioning looks and conversations among their friends .

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over the hill

[Frase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination .

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