never too old to learn
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Meaning · English
It's never too late in life to acquire new knowledge or skills
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “never too old to learn” mean?
It's never too late in life to acquire new knowledge or skills
Is “never too old to learn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.