be 100 years too early

be 100 years too early

slang To be very young, immature, or inexperienced. Commonly used in anime and manga, the phrase is a loan translation (calque) of the Japanese phrase 「百年早い」 (Hyaku-nen hayai). Are you crazy? You're 100 years too early to fight a skilled warrior like him!

See also: 100, early, year

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