Advertisement
Advertisement
long in the tooth
adjective as in old
Discover More
Example Sentences
He took that post despite suggesting months earlier that he was too long in the tooth and it was perhaps time for new blood.
From BBC
The Justice Department declined to prosecute Joe Biden but couldn’t help notice he’s gettin’ long in the tooth.
From Slate
But it’s also getting a bit long in the tooth.
From Seattle Times
The place might be frozen in amber — and a bit long in the tooth technologically — but the vibe on the eve of the winter solstice was future-focused and upbeat.
From New York Times
“I think our experience in urban combat is a little bit long in the tooth,” he said.
From Washington Times
Advertisement
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse