full of years

Old; aged. Because he is full of years, he's having a hard time getting around now. Once my grandfather became full of years, he moved in with us. Now that I'm full of years, I have the hardest time remembering things—it's so frustrating.

full of years

having lived to a considerable age. archaic

Full of years is an expression originating in the Authorized Version of the Bible: ‘an old man, and full of years’ (Genesis 25:8).

See also: full, of, year

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See also:

full out
go full out
full measure
full/short measure
be full of (oneself)
full circle, come
on a full stomach
full to the brim
full to the gills
top off

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