get up in years
get up in years
Becoming advanced in age; growing old. I might be getting a little bit up in years, but I'm no fool when it comes to technology! Your grandfather's getting up in years, so you may need to speak a bit more loudly around him. It just takes more time for some people. Your grandmother didn't find a career she loved until she'd already gotten up in years.
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