age before beauty

English

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Phrase

(idiomatic) A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.

Usage notes

Now most often used humorously or lightheartedly, and usually said by a younger person to an older friend or relative out of mock pity (for being so much older and unattractive – even if such is not the case). In most instances it would be considered rude for a younger man to say this to an older woman.

Translations

German: Alter vor Schönheit (de)

Russian: Молодым везде́ у нас дорога, старикам везде́ у нас почёт (Molodym vezdé u nas doroga, starikam vezdé u nas počót)

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