dog's years Idiom, Proverb

donkey's years

a very long time I talked to my friend for a long time because I hadn't seen her in donkey's years.

get on in years

getting older, over the hill When Mother broke her hip, she was 77 - getting on in years.

getting on in years

(See get on in years)

golden years

65 years of age or older, sunset years Dad is retired now, enjoying his golden years.

on in years

(See get on in years)

sunset years

senior years, over 65, golden years Will you still love me when I'm old - in my sunset years?

twilight years

senior years, over 70, golden years Grandma wants to keep her own home during her twilight years.

well up in years

Idiom(s): well up in years

Theme: AGE - OLD

aged; old.
• Jane's husband is well up in years. He is nearly 75.
• Joan's well up in years but healthy.

up in years

Idiom(s): up in years AND advanced in years; along in years; on in years

Theme: AGE - OLD

old; elderly.
• My uncle is up in years and can't hear too well.
• Many people lose their hearing somewhat when they are along in years.

get along in years

Idiom(s): get along (in years)

Theme: AGE - OLD

to grow older.
• Grandfather is getting along in years.
• Yes, he's really getting along.

dog's years

An abnormally continued breadth of time. It's been dog's years back I formed on of these machines, but I'll accord it a shot!Learn more: year

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More Idioms/Phrases

get ants in one's pants get another think coming get an in get along without get along on a shoestring get along in years get all dolled up get ahold of get a tongue-lashing get a taste of one's own medicine