If he’s, she’s, etc. a day

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phrase

Used to emphasize that someone is definitely a particular age.

He looks 60 if he's a day.
Visual representation of "if he’s, she’s, etc. a day" - Used to emphasize that someone is definitely a particular age

Often appears as...

  • he's 40 if he's a day
  • she's 60 if she's a day

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to emphasize that someone is definitely a particular age.

He looks 60 if he's a day.
Visual representation of "if he’s, she’s, etc. a day" - Used to emphasize that someone is definitely a particular age

Often appears as...

  • he's 40 if he's a day
  • she's 60 if she's a day

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "if he’s, she’s, etc. a day"
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Emphasizing Certainty

This phrase strengthens the speaker's certainty about someone's age, often used when guessing or estimating.

Illustration for Emphasizing Certainty
She must be 30 if she's a day, given her career accomplishments.
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Age Exactness

The speaker implies that the person is at least the mentioned age, if not older.

Illustration for Age Exactness
He's 70 if he's a day, judging by the stories he tells.
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Subtle Surprise

It's often used to express a subtle surprise about someone's age, which appears younger or older than expected.

Illustration for Subtle Surprise
He's been teaching here for 40 years if he's a day—can you believe it?
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