| Phrase/Idiom | age before beauty |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase means that older people should be given precedence over the younger and, by implication, more beautiful. This is normally used jocularly, often by the older person in order to flatter the younger. |
| Example | Age before beauty, Ann. Thank you! |
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