No Spring Chicken 🐣
Meaning: No longer young or youthful, often implying that someone is beyond their prime, particularly used in reference to women.
Synonyms: Over the hill, past one’s prime, has seen better days, not getting any younger.
Antonyms: In their prime, spring chicken, youthful.
Humor-filled Quote: “Of course she’s not a spring chicken, but have you ever tried to hold a conversation with a chicken?” — Anonymous
Historical Reference: First wittily penned by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in The Spectator (1711) and perfected by Jonathan Swift in Stella’s Birthday (1720).
Literature Suggestion: Dive deeper into the satirical world of Jonathan Swift with Gulliver’s Travels.
Song Recommendation: “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan — a fantastic anthem to defy the ’no spring chicken’ mindset.
Proverb: “Age is just a number.”
Inspirational Farewell:
Even as time lords over all, remember that each phase of life has its unique beauty, charm, and chance to reinvent oneself. Age is a treasure chest of wisdom — so embrace it diligently! — G.R. Greybeard
