ripe old age
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A very advanced age, typically characterized by good health and longevity.
tuổi già rất cao, thường được đặc trưng bởi sức khỏe tốt và tuổi thọ
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Examples
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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 “ripe old age” mean?
A very advanced age, typically characterized by good health and longevity. Literally: fully matured stage of life
Is “ripe old age” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.