The first hundred years are the hardest proverb
A jocular phrase usually used as false consolation, telling someone that they will definitely not encounter any difficulties or problems after they are 100 years old.
A: Don't worry, the first hundred years are the hardest. B: If you're here just to console me falsely, you'd better get out!
I thought he was trying to console me until he said "The first hundred years are the hardest."
The origin of this proverb is not clear.
At a much higher level than other people or things
Peter is head and shoulders above the other contestants in the competition.