prime of life
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Meaning · English
The best or most productive years of a person's life
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
những năm tốt nhất hoặc sản xuất nhất của cuộc đời một người
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Literally: main or most active period of life
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She was in the prime of life when she started her own business
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (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 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “prime of life” mean?
The best or most productive years of a person's life Literally: main or most active period of life
Is “prime of life” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.