spring chicken
Example Sentences
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“I mean, I’m 40 years old. I know I’m not a spring chicken anymore.”
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024
“I’m not a 22-year-old spring chicken anymore. I’m 31 and I got to find a way to stay fresh and stay warm.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
It is worth noting that Trọng himself is no spring chicken, at 79 years old.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 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
“Thought you left the game a long time ago, Ma. You ain’t no spring chicken, you know!”
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
