Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to put years on someone
idiom
/tə pʊt jɪərz ɒn ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
To make someone seem older or to add to their perceived age due to stress, lifestyle, or experiences.
Examples
- The stress of her job really put years on her; she looks much older than she is.
- After going through such a tough time, he seemed to have put years on himself.
- Those constant late nights and early mornings put years on him.
Meaning
This expression implies that a particular situation or condition has aged a person beyond their actual years, often as a result of hardship or challenging circumstances.
Synonyms
- to age someone
- to enhance someone’s age
- to make someone look older
