Mensen Beschrijven - Age

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

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spring chicken [zelfstandig naamwoord]

groentje

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

Michael was een lente kip in het rijk van coderen totdat hij een coding bootcamp bijwoonde.

young blood [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vers bloed

Ex: The aging nonprofit organization welcomed young blood on its board , hoping for innovative ideas to adapt to changing societal needs .

De verouderende non-profitorganisatie verwelkomde jong bloed in haar bestuur, in de hoop op innovatieve ideeën om zich aan te passen aan veranderende maatschappelijke behoeften.

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

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 [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) very young or very small

Ex: Grandpa used to tell stories about when he was knee-high to a grasshopper , walking to school in the snow .

salad days [zelfstandig naamwoord]

de zorgeloze dagen van de jeugd

Ex: 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 .

Tijdens zijn studiejaren genoot Mark van de vrijheid en zorgeloze aard van de jongelingsjaren, waarbij hij lange nachten doorbracht met studeren, socializen met vrienden en het verkennen van nieuwe ervaringen.

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

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

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ripe old age [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

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

long in the tooth [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: That software is long in the tooth and needs an update to stay competitive .

hale and hearty [Zinsdeel]

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 [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zilveren surfer

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, een gepensioneerde heer, heeft technologie omarmd en is een zilveren surfer geworden, die het internet verkent, contact maakt met vrienden op sociale media en nieuwe hobby's online ontdekt.

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

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 [Zinsdeel]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Some people feel over the hill as soon as they hit 40 .

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