no spring chicken

Example Sentences

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Especially if Trump, at 76 no spring chicken himself, is in the race.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

“He’s no spring chicken anymore, and for him to step in and play well and get his feet back under him, it’s really inspiring,” Wilson said about Backstrom.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2023

"At the age of 30, you're no spring chicken, but you do have a really good idea of where your game is at. If needed, I'm ready to go."

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2022

Despite his performative misanthropy and selfishness, he knows he's no spring chicken.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2021

“Besides, think of your future. You’re no spring chicken at sixty-nine, and very soon, you’re going to be where you don’t make the rules.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez