be long in the tooth

US /bi lɔŋ ɪn ðə tuθ/
UK /bi lɔŋ ɪn ðə tuθ/
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年紀大, 老了

to be old or too old to do something

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He's a bit long in the tooth to be starting a new career.
他年紀有點了,不適合開始新的職業生涯。
Some people might think I'm long in the tooth for this kind of adventure, but I don't care.
有些人可能認為我年紀太大不適合這種冒險,但我不在乎。