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long in the tooth |
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long in the tooth Fig. old. That actor is getting a little long in the tooth to play the romantic lead. I may be long in the tooth, but I'm not stupid. long in the tooth also long of 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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