Search Results for: "older"

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Phrases (20)

Eski toprak

tr

Referring to someone of the older generation.

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take after

en

When you say someone 'takes after' another person, you mean they look or act lik...

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prendre un coup de vieux

fr

This phrase captures that sudden, often slightly embarrassing, feeling of realiz...

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سن بالا رفتن

fa

To grow older or advance in age.

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बड़ों की बात माननी चाहिए।

hi

It is wise and respectful to listen to and follow the advice of older, experienc...

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Burro velho não aprende línguas.

pt

It is difficult to change established habits or teach new skills to older people...

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to bear the brunt of

en

Imagine you're in a storm, and you're the one standing directly in the strongest...

姜还是老的辣

zh

Suggests that older people possess more experience and wisdom.

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បង

km

Common address for peers or slightly older.

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我有一个哥哥。

zh

This is the most basic way to tell someone you have an older brother. It uses a...

A1

请问有没有旧的

zh

A question to ask if a used or older version of an item is available.

A2

बड़ों का कहना मानो।

hi

It is wise and respectful to listen to and follow the advice of older people.

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Como a senhora está?

pt

This is a super polite and respectful way to ask a woman how she's doing in Port...

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rendre fier

fr

While it literally means 'to make someone proud,' in specific contexts and older...

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Prendre un coup de vieux.

fr

To suddenly appear or feel much older than one's age.

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Perro viejo no aprende trucos nuevos.

es

It is difficult for older people to change their habits or learn new things.

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Fazer aniversário.

pt

This phrase basically means it's your birthday or you're celebrating it! It carr...

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Big brother.

en

An older male sibling.

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Como o senhor está?

pt

This is a super polite way to ask a man how he's doing. Think of it as a verbal...

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lions share

en

When you hear about the `lion's share`, it means someone got the biggest, best,...