Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-long-in-the-tooth
idiom
bi lɔŋ ɪn ðə tuθ
Definition
To be long in the tooth means to be old or aging.
Examples
- After working for twenty years, he felt quite long in the tooth for the job.
- She loved the old car, even if it was a bit long in the tooth.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to suggest that someone is no longer young or that they may be past their prime.
Synonyms
- old
- aged
- senior
- elderly
