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Meaning of make old bones | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To live to an old age.
    informal
  2. 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.
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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

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