a/the grand old age

a grand old age

A very old age. My grandfather passed away this weekend. He lead a remarkable life and lived to a grand old age.

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the grand old age of

The very old age of. My grandfather passed away this weekend. He lead a remarkable life and lived to the grand old age of 98.

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a/the ˌgrand old ˈage

a great age: She finally learned to drive at the grand old age of 65.

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