Meaning of the word "age before beauty" in English
What does "age before beauty" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
age before beauty
US /eɪdʒ bɪˈfɔːr ˈbjuːti/
UK /eɪdʒ bɪˈfɔː ˈbjuːti/
Idiom
a humorous way of allowing an older person to go first, often used when opening a door
Example:
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He held the door open for his father and said, 'Age before beauty, Dad.'
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I'll let you go into the restaurant first—age before beauty!