| Metaphor | Long in the tooth |
|---|---|
| Question Meaning | What do you mean? |
| Meaning | To be long in the tooth means to be old. |
| Question Explanation | Why does it mean this? |
| Explanation | People’s teeth look longer as they get older, because gums recede (shrink). |
| Question Example | Example |
| Example | “I’m a bit too long in the tooth to want to start a new career now.” |
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