Describing People - Age

Master English idioms regarding age, like "spring chicken" and "long in the tooth".

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spring chicken [noun]

a young individual with little or no experience

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

young blood [noun]

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

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

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

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 [phrase]

(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 [noun]

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

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

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

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

Ex:

ripe old age [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 .

long in the tooth [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 [noun]

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

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 .

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

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 [phrase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Do n't listen to them — you're not over the hill yet .

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