Not be getting any younger
phrase
This phrase is used to say that someone is getting older.
We should gear up for retirement, we are not getting any younger.
Often appears as...
- she is not getting any younger
- i'm not getting any younger
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
This phrase is used to say that someone is getting older.
We should gear up for retirement, we are not getting any younger.
Often appears as...
- she is not getting any younger
- i'm not getting any younger
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitivity
The phrase highlights urgency or the need to act due to the passage of time.
Let's have kids soon; we're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Reminder
Used to remind someone of their age in a mild way, often to encourage action or decision.
Think about buying a house now, since you're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 3/3Maturity Awareness
The phrase suggests that with age comes maturity, thus hinting at acting responsibly.
Start saving money; we're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitivity
The phrase highlights urgency or the need to act due to the passage of time.
Let's have kids soon; we're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Reminder
Used to remind someone of their age in a mild way, often to encourage action or decision.
Think about buying a house now, since you're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 3/3Maturity Awareness
The phrase suggests that with age comes maturity, thus hinting at acting responsibly.
Start saving money; we're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitivity
The phrase highlights urgency or the need to act due to the passage of time.
Let's have kids soon; we're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Reminder
Used to remind someone of their age in a mild way, often to encourage action or decision.
Think about buying a house now, since you're not getting any younger.
Pro Tip 3/3Maturity Awareness
The phrase suggests that with age comes maturity, thus hinting at acting responsibly.
Start saving money; we're not getting any younger.
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