once an adult and twice a child
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Meaning · English
Alternative form of once an adult, twice a child.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dạng thay thế của once an adult, twice a child
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Mrs. Collins was nearly ninety years old. Her life fittingly illustrates the old proverb “Once an adult and twice a child.” For a number of years she had been indisposed in mind as well as in body and required almost as much care as a child.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “once an adult and twice a child” mean?
Alternative form of once an adult, twice a child.
Is “once an adult and twice a child” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.