Meaning of the word "the Golden Age was never the present age" in English
What does "the Golden Age was never the present age" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the Golden Age was never the present age
US /ðə ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪdʒ wəz ˈnɛv.ər ðə ˈprɛz.ənt eɪdʒ/
UK /ðə ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪdʒ wəz ˈnɛv.ə ðə ˈprez.ənt eɪdʒ/
Phrase
a proverb suggesting that people often idealize the past and fail to appreciate the value of the current time
Example:
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He keeps complaining about modern life, but he should remember that the Golden Age was never the present age.
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Nostalgia is a powerful tool, but the Golden Age was never the present age.