Idioms

getting on a bit

getting on a bit

euphemism Aging; becoming old. Now that I'm getting on a bit, I can't stay up late every night like I used to. So you're getting on a bit, so what? Age is just a number, after all. I'm getting on a bit, and I can't eat all kinds of junk food without gaining an ounce the way I used to. Enjoy it while it lasts, kid!

See also: bit, get, on

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