spring chicken
Example Sentences
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Mr Biden turns 81 on Monday, making him the oldest president ever, with Mr Trump no spring chicken at 77.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2023
It is worth noting that Trọng himself is no spring chicken, at 79 years old.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2023
Yet Ertz is a spring chicken compared with Megan Rapinoe who, at 38, is the oldest woman on the U.S. roster and one of 10 players older than 30.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
Especially if Trump, at 76 no spring chicken himself, is in the race.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
“What did you think I was, a spring chicken? Haw, haw—that’s a good one, eh, Sister?”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
