act one's age



act one's age

Behave more maturely. Although the phrase often is used in asking children to act in a more grown-up fashion ( Only babies suck their thumbs; act your age), it also may refer to an adult who is, sometimes deliberately, acting much younger than might be considered appropriate ( Grandpa, it's time you stopped climbing ladders and acted your age).
See also: act, age

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sigmundr-Ancient Scandinavian
Fionnuala-Irish, Irish Mythology
Sham'a-Arabic
MarjutMAHR-yootFinnish
Ili-Hungarian
CÁItKAHT, KOIT, KAYTIrish