Meaning of the word "early ripe, early rotten" in English
What does "early ripe, early rotten" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
early ripe, early rotten
US /ˈɜːrli raɪp, ˈɜːrli ˈrɑːtn/
UK /ˈɜːli raɪp, ˈɜːli ˈrɒtn/
Idiom
something that develops or matures too quickly often fails or declines just as fast; precocity may lead to early decay
Example:
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The child prodigy struggled in his twenties, proving the old saying early ripe, early rotten.
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He was a star athlete at ten but quit by fifteen; early ripe, early rotten, I suppose.