Meaning of the word "mutton dressed as lamb" in English

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mutton dressed as lamb

US /ˈmʌt.ən drɛst æz læm/
UK /ˈmʌt.ən drɛst æz læm/
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Idiom

1.

an older woman who tries to look younger by dressing in clothes designed for younger people

Example:
Her outfit was a classic case of mutton dressed as lamb.
She's a lovely woman, but sometimes she looks like mutton dressed as lamb.
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