Take years off somebody
phrase
To make someone seem younger or healthier.
After her vacation, Susan looked so refreshed. It really took years off her.
Often appears as...
- looked so refreshed
- take years off her age
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To reduce someone's life span due to stress or weariness.
The constant stress of his work is taking years off him.
Often appears as...
- stress of work
- taking years off his life
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic, Colloquial
phrase
To make someone seem younger or healthier.
After her vacation, Susan looked so refreshed. It really took years off her.
Often appears as...
- looked so refreshed
- take years off her age
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To reduce someone's life span due to stress or weariness.
The constant stress of his work is taking years off him.
Often appears as...
- stress of work
- taking years off his life
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic, Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Transformation
Used when someone looks noticeably younger or healthier, often after a specific change or event.
Have you seen Clara? That new haircut has taken years off her!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This phrase is not about actual age reduction; it's about one's appearance or vibe.
Dad's new style takes years off him; he doesn't really get younger though!
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorically Speaking
Understand that the phrase is metaphorical and signifies a great improvement in someone's appearance.
Your summer tan really takes years off you.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Transformation
Used when someone looks noticeably younger or healthier, often after a specific change or event.
Have you seen Clara? That new haircut has taken years off her!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This phrase is not about actual age reduction; it's about one's appearance or vibe.
Dad's new style takes years off him; he doesn't really get younger though!
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorically Speaking
Understand that the phrase is metaphorical and signifies a great improvement in someone's appearance.
Your summer tan really takes years off you.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Transformation
Used when someone looks noticeably younger or healthier, often after a specific change or event.
Have you seen Clara? That new haircut has taken years off her!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This phrase is not about actual age reduction; it's about one's appearance or vibe.
Dad's new style takes years off him; he doesn't really get younger though!
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorically Speaking
Understand that the phrase is metaphorical and signifies a great improvement in someone's appearance.
Your summer tan really takes years off you.
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