
What Does “long in the tooth” mean?
Definition:
very old.
Example(s)
I think he is a bit long in the tooth to be a romantic hero in that play.
This idiom is in the age category.

very old.
I think he is a bit long in the tooth to be a romantic hero in that play.
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