be no spring chicken

be no spring chicken

slang To no longer be young or youthful. (A "spring chicken" refers to a young chicken.) I'm no spring chicken, so I can't stay out till 2 AM drinking and dancing anymore.

See also: chicken, no, spring

be ˌno spring ˈchicken

(humorous) be no longer young: I’m no spring chicken, but I still like going on long walks. ♢ Are you sure he should be playing squash at his age? He’s no spring chicken, you know!

See also: chicken, no, spring