getting older, over the hill When Mother broke her hip, she was 77 - getting on in years.
getting on in years
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on in years
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well up in years
Idiom(s): well up in years
Theme: AGE - OLD
aged; old. • Jane's husband is well up in years. He is nearly 75. • Joan's well up in years but healthy.
up in years
Idiom(s): up in years AND advanced in years; along in years; on in years
Theme: AGE - OLD
old; elderly. • My uncle is up in years and can't hear too well. • Many people lose their hearing somewhat when they are along in years.
get along in years
Idiom(s): get along (in years)
Theme: AGE - OLD
to grow older. • Grandfather is getting along in years. • Yes, he's really getting along.
along in years
Idiom(s): up in years AND advanced in years; along in years; on in years
Theme: AGE - OLD
old; elderly. • My uncle is up in years and can't hear too well. • Many people lose their hearing somewhat when they are along in years.
advanced in years
Idiom(s): up in years AND advanced in years; along in years; on in years
Theme: AGE - OLD
old; elderly. • My uncle is up in years and can't hear too well. • Many people lose their hearing somewhat when they are along in years.
along in years|along|on in years|year|years
adj. phr. Elderly; growing old. As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful.Our dog isn 't very playful because it is getting on in years.
get along in years|get on|get on in years|year|yea
v. phr. To age; grow old. My father is getting along in years; he will be ninety on his next birthday.
in days to come|day|days|in weeks to come|in years
adv. phr. In the future. In the years to come I will be thinking of my father's advice about life.
in years
For a actual continued (but generally uncertain) breadth of time. My God, Jenny, I haven't apparent you in years!Learn more: yearLearn more:
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