Meaning of the word "an old man is twice a child" in English
What does "an old man is twice a child" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
an old man is twice a child
US /æn oʊld mæn ɪz twaɪs ə tʃaɪld/
UK /æn əʊld mæn ɪz twaɪs ə tʃaɪld/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that as people become very old, they often become as dependent and physically or mentally weak as children
Example:
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Caring for my grandfather reminds me that an old man is twice a child.
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He needs constant supervision now; truly, an old man is twice a child.