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
"Well, Lillie,” he said to Mother, "I guess my spring chicken days are over. When you start getting pecks on the cheek from your daughters’ friends, you’re on the decline.”
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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