as old as Adam
as old as Adam - Extremely ancient, well known long ago. The Adam reference, of course, is to the first book of the Bible, in which Adam is the first human being created by God. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) traces the expression only to 1867. Similar clichés include “as old as the hills” and “from time immemorial.” See also “know (someone) from Adam.”
Synonyms:
- As old as the hills
- From time immemorial
- Ancient as time
- Dating back to the dawn of time
Antonyms:
- Brand new
- Recent
- Modern
- Contemporary
Humor-Filled Quote:
“Age is just a number. Unless you’re as old as Adam, in which case, it’s a biblical event!” — Anonymous
Proverbs:
“Age and wisdom do not always go hand in hand; sometimes age comes all by itself.”
“A rolling stone gathers no moss, but an ancient stone tells a thousand tales.”
References in Literature and Pop Culture:
- Charles Dickens’ novels often evoke such timelessness, with phrases like “as old as Methuselah.”
- J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” series frequently touches on characters and lands that seem “older than time itself.”
- The classic film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” where searching for the Holy Grail evokes an aura of ancient, timeless quests.
Suggested Literature:
- “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens
- “The Silmarillion” by J.R.R. Tolkien
Suggested Songs:
- “Yesterday” by The Beatles
- “The Circle of Life” by Elton John
Suggested Movies:
- “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989)
- “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994)
Quiz Time!
“Ancient wisdom lies not just in sacred texts but in the words we speak every day, preserving history and lending depth to our modern lives.” — Elder Wordsworth
