No Spring Chicken

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The internet slang termNo Spring Chicken” is used to describe someone who is not young or new to a particular situation or activity. It implies that the person may be experienced or mature.

Examples:

My new colleague is no spring chicken when it comes to coding. She has been programming for over a decade and has a wealth of knowledge.

I recently started playing tennis, but my opponent on the court was no spring chicken. Despite his age, he effortlessly outperformed me with his skills and experience.

Synonyms:
old, elderly, senior, aged, not young
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