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2022-03-28 05:03
The big (number)-o phrase informal
An age that ends in a zero, especially as marked by a landmark birthday
My grandpa turned the big ten-o yesterday, and my family organized a great birthday party for him.
My ambition is to become rich before reaching the big three-o.
Used to indicate that the age at which a person's consent to sexual relations is legitimate.
Be nearly a particular age
Another individual is far older than the individual in question
Said when a person is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another younger person
Look older than a certain age
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to imply that someone is acting as if he or she is demure, innocent, sincere or reserved but they may be not
Don’t be fooled by Jennie's good behaviour. She looked as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.
