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词汇 be long in the tooth
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Idiom
be long in the tooth
humorous to be too old.
I'd have thought she was a bit long in the tooth to be starring as the romantic heroine.

be long in the tooth

To be old. Animals' teeth, especially those of horses, are thought to be an indicator of age. As animals age, their gums recede, and their teeth look longer. Our poor cat is so long in the tooth that he struggles just walking around the house these days. She's a little long in the tooth to still be working—do you think she'll ever retire?
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