Meaning of on in years | Babel Free

Definitions

Old; advanced in age.

euphemistic, idiomatic, mildly, not-comparable, usually

Examples

“Being rather young at present⟳—I am getting on in years, but still I am rather young—I have⟳ no particular adventures of my own⟳ to fall⟳ back upon.”

“More years went by, and his wife was dead, and he well on in years.”

“I am getting on in years; and my partner Lazarus has at last⟳ made a stand⟳ and insisted that the succession must be settled.”

“[O]ld as I am,—I do not mean⟳ aged, but well on in years,—I believe⟳ in love⟳ still.”

“Brittle bones can be more than just a bother for anyone who is getting on in years.”

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