live to a ripe old age

live to a ripe old age

To live to an especially old age. You won't be living to a ripe old age if you keep eating all that junk food! My grandmother on my dad's side lived to the ripe old age of 108.
See also: age, live, old, ripe
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The state pension is like any annuity - when you die your pension finishes; if you live to a ripe old age you get the benefit of longer payments.
Understanding pensions
We are a species expanding out of control, which works tirelessly to ensure all live to a ripe old age, regardless of quality of life.
Mankind's poor showing
I know some people will say he's much too old and might not live long enough to see his family grow up, but he could live to a ripe old age, which I hope he does.
Richard's age no problem; YourSay
One drawback is that if you live to a ripe old age, you'll fork out more than the policy is worth.
Your MONEY: Taking life cover with the Post Office; CASHPOINT
People in socially deprived areas, who are perhaps overweight and smoke and drink too much, are not likely to live to a ripe old age.
THE BIRMINGHAM POST: Life's a lottery
CHILL OUT: Foreigners live to a ripe old age with relaxed daily routines
Your view: Stress-free life is foreign to us
Even if I live to a ripe old age I want to help someone.
Noel's heart on his sleeve
Australia is the best place for couples to live to a ripe old age.
How to stop the clock; FEEL YOUNGER, LOOK YOUNGER AND LIVE LONGER WITH OUR TWO-PART SERIES HELPING YOU TO HOLD BACK THE YEARS. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE - OR TOO SOON - TO START FEELING YOUNGER
He may live to a ripe old age but, to put it mildly, Mr Roden hasn't exactly got time on his side has he?
We will have to pay; YourSay
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