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long in the tooth

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long in the tooth
to be very old. Don't you think she's a bit long in the tooth to be a romantic heroine?
Etymology: based on the idea that teeth grow longer in some animals as they get older
See also: long, tooth

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The Kings' Andy Murray and Dave Taylor seemed long in the tooth, far from the duo that engineered three playoff runs to go with opening Staples Center.
Next we look at wireless networks--brands that do more for your business than sport a buzzword that's already long in the tooth.
I was feeling little long in the tooth last month, and for a change it had nothing to I do with the lower back, the gout, the increased amount of hair in my ears, or wheezing on a Stairmaster getting ready for the annual Whoosi ski trip.
 
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