Be (on) the wrong side of (an age) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be (on) the wrong side of (an age)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Kathy Cao

2021-10-07 12:10

Be (on) the wrong side of (an age) informal

Look older than a certain age

Though she is trying to dress young, she's still on the wrong side of 40.

My friend and I are the same age, but she's on the wrong side of 50.

an old/a wise head on young shoulders

A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.

We have seen better days

To be in a poor condition.

have (grown) whiskers

To be extremely old (a joke or a story)

age of consent

Used to indicate that the age at which a person's consent to sexual relations is legitimate.

be pushing (an age)

Be nearly a particular age

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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in rare form

1. Doing something extremely well

2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner

Example:

1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.

2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?

Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!

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