Meaning of the word "better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave" in English
What does "better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave
US /ˈbetər bi æn oʊld mænz ˈdɑːrlɪŋ ðæn ə jʌŋ mænz sleɪv/
UK /ˈbetə bi ən əʊld mænz ˈdɑːlɪŋ ðæn ə jʌŋ mænz sleɪv/
Idiom
it is better for a young woman to marry an older man who will cherish her than a young man who will treat her poorly or dominate her
Example:
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She chose to marry the wealthy widower, believing it's better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.
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Her grandmother always said, 'Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave,' when discussing marriage.