Meaning of the word "spring chicken" in English
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spring chicken
US /ˈsprɪŋ ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/
UK /ˈsprɪŋ ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/
Idiom
1.
a young person, especially a young woman (often used in negative contexts to imply someone is no longer young)
Example:
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She's no spring chicken, but she's still very active.
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At 70, he's certainly no spring chicken, but he still runs marathons.
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