spring chicken

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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

"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