| Id | 0015 |
|---|---|
| Headword | Age before beauty. |
| Definition | a comical and slightly rude way of encouraging someone to go ahead of oneself; a comical, teasing, and slightly grudging way of indicating that someone else should or can go first. |
| Examples | As they approached the door, Bob laughed and said to Bill, “Age before beauty.” “No, no. Please, you take the next available seat,” smiled Tom. “Age before beauty, you know.” |
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