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Meaning of make old bones | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To live to an old age.
informal
To last a long time; to last or store well.
informal

Examples

“With his heart condition, he'll never make old bones.”

“It is a nice fruity wine, but it doesn't make old bones.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

make one make one's bed make one's bed and lie in it make one's bones make one's bow make one's exit