spring chicken
Example Sentences
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It is worth noting that Trọng himself is no spring chicken, at 79 years old.
From Slate • Sep. 11, 2023
Abbott was 63 at the time, a relative spring chicken.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2023
Especially if Trump, at 76 no spring chicken himself, is in the race.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
