Meaning of the word "be long in the tooth" in English
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be long in the tooth
US /bi lɔŋ ɪn ðə tuθ/
UK /bi lɔŋ ɪn ðə tuθ/
Idiom
1.
to be old or too old to do something
Example:
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He's a bit long in the tooth to be starting a new career.
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Some people might think I'm long in the tooth for this kind of adventure, but I don't care.
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