Idiom
no spring chicken
Meanings
Not young anymore; older than a young adult, often said humorously.
Definition
Used to say someone is no longer young, often in a humorous way.
If someone is a "no spring chicken," they are not young anymore. This idiom is usually light and joking rather than insulting. It often refers to age in general or to not having the energy or ability you had when you were younger.
Examples
- I can’t party all night anymore—I’m no spring chicken.
- He’s no spring chicken, but he still runs five miles every morning.
- Don’t expect me to move that couch by myself; I’m no spring chicken.
- She’s no spring chicken, yet she learns new technology quickly.
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