Meaning of Grandma Moses | Babel Free
Definitions
A person whose talent or destined career does not become apparent until they reach old age.
Examples
“Father Point⟳ could fairly be called the Grandma Moses of the Rocky Mountain frontier. Born at the end⟳ of the eighteenth century, Nicolas Point⟳ dreamed of becoming a missionary to native peoples. His dream⟳ became reality but not before his life had almost gone in other directions.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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