Meaning of 'Age before beauty'
What does the saying 'Age before beauty' mean?
Idiom: Age before beauty
Meaning:
When this idiom is used, it is a way of allowing an older person to do something first, though often in a slightly sarcastic way.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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