Question

0006 Behave more maturely! (A rebuke for someone who is acting childish. Often said to a child who is acting like an even younger child.)

Accepted Answer

Act your age! Johnny was squirming around and pinching his sister. His mother finally said, “Johnny, act your age!”Child: Aw, come on! Let me see your book! Mary: Be quiet and act your age. Don’t be such a baby.

Id	0006
Headword	Act your age!
Definition	Behave more maturely! (A rebuke for someone who is acting childish. Often said to a child who is acting like an even younger child.)
Examples	Johnny was squirming around and pinching his sister. His mother finally said, “Johnny, act your age!” Child: Aw, come on! Let me see your book! Mary: Be quiet and act your age. Don’t be such a baby.

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