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English Idioms: Big fish in a small pond

English Idioms About “Animals” Idiom: Big fish in a small pond Meaning: One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization. Example: Dr. Jones could get a professorship at an Ivy League university, but he enjoys being a big fish…

English Idioms: Age out of something

English Idioms About “Age” Idiom: Age out of something Meaning: The phrase age out of something means to reach an age at which one is no longer eligible for the system of care designed to provide services, such as education or protection, for people below a certain age level. Example: He has aged out of…

English Idioms: Young at heart

English Idioms About “Age” Idiom: Young at heart Meaning: To be young at heart means to have a youthful spirit in spite of being old. Example: Although he is over 80, he still feels young at heart.

English Idioms: Coon’s age

English Idioms About “Age” Idiom: Coon’s age Meaning: The idiom a coon’s age refers to a very long period of time. Example: It’s been a coon’s age since I last went to the theater.

English Idioms: Dog’s age

English Idioms About “Age” Idiom: Dog’s age Meaning: The idiom dog’s age refers to a long period of time. Example: Hi Jane!It’s been a dog’s age since we last met.

English Idioms: Age before beauty

English Idioms About “Age” Idiom: Age before beauty Meaning: A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones. Now most often used humorously or lightheartedly, and usually said by a younger person to an older friend or relative out of mock pity for being so much older and unattractive. Example: Please, you…