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Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen over leeftijd, zoals 'lente kip' en 'lang in de tand'.

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English idioms used to Describe People
spring chicken
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young individual with little or no experience

groentje, kuiken

groentje, kuiken

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia verkent verschillende muziekinstrumenten; ze is een **lentekip** in de wereld van muziek.
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young blood
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vers bloed, jonge energie

vers bloed, jonge energie

Ex: The tech startup thrived on the creativity of its young blood, constantly pushing boundaries and staying ahead in the industry.Het tech-startup gedijde door de creativiteit van zijn **jonge bloed**, voortdurend grenzen verleggend en voorop blijvend in de industrie.
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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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(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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

de zorgeloze dagen van de jeugd, de gouden tijd van de jeugd

de zorgeloze dagen van de jeugd, de gouden tijd van de jeugd

Ex: The group of teenagers is savoring their salad days, making memories and embracing the joy of youth before responsibilities take over .De groep tieners geniet van hun **onbezorgde dagen**, maakt herinneringen en omarmt het plezier van de jeugd voordat de verantwoordelijkheden het overnemen.
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used to refer to people who look older than the age they are at

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
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong, a testament to its age as old as the hills.
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describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .
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hale and hearty
[Zinsdeel]

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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zilveren surfer, senior internetgebruiker

zilveren surfer, senior internetgebruiker

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 .De gemeenschap van gepensioneerden organiseerde een workshop om senioren te leren hoe ze **zilveren surfers** kunnen worden, waardoor ze in staat worden gesteld om op het internet te navigeren, online te winkelen en informatie binnen handbereik te krijgen.
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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
[Zinsdeel]

considered old and no longer at one's best

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