English · Idiom Candidate

older than dirt

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

very old

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “older than dirt” mean?

very old

Is “older than dirt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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