01 // Age Flashcards
no longer young
NO SPRING CHICKEN
After climbing the hill, I realized I’m no spring chicken!
young and inexperienced
WET BEHIND THE EARS
My assistant is a bit wet behind the ears. He still has a lot to learn.
getting old
GETTING ON IN YEARS
Becky’s worried she’s getting on in years after spotting more gray hairs.
young, enthusiastic, fashionable, or ambitious people
BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS
These bright young things have just started college.
appeal to people of all ages
bring together people of different ages
BRIDGE THE GENERATION GAP
This TV show bridges the generation gap. The whole family loves it.
very old age
RIPE OLD AGE
My grandpa got married again at the ripe old age of 92.
behave in a way appropriate to one’s age
ACT ONE’S AGE
Brendan’s teacher told him to start acting his age.
very young age
TENDER AGE
Sally first sang on stage at the tender age of 7.
at one’s best
healthy and successful
IN THE PRIME OF ONE’S LIFE
I’ve just turned 40, and I’m in the prime of my life. I always go to the gym after work.
the last years of someone’s life
TWILIGHT YEARS
Derek and Joan spent their twilight years traveling the world.
youthful, despite being old
YOUNG AT HEART
Angela might be 84, but she is still young at heart.
the period of adolescence when people feel very self-conscious
THAT AWKWARD AGE
Damien’s at that awkward age and finds it hard to talk to people.
reach maturity, or have the same legal rights as adults
COME OF AGE
In many countries, there is a big celebration when young people come of age.
get better as one gets older
IMPROVE WITH AGE
Many singers’ voices improve with age.
