in prime

in one's (or its) prime

Fig. at one's or its peak or best time. Our dog—which is in its prime—is very active. The building was in its prime back in the Fifties, but it has not been well maintained. I could work long hours when I was in my prime.

in your/its prime

in someone's or something's best, most successful, or most productive stage She retired in her prime, but continued working part-time as a consultant. Though the magazine was in its prime, it stopped publication when the chief editor quit.

Usage notes: often used in the form in the prime of (your) life: The members of our squadron were in the prime of life.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Pablo	PAH-blo	Spanish
Deidre	DEE-drə	English
Cortney	KORT-nee	English
Velia	VE-lyah	Italian
Xene	-	Greek
Andras	-	Welsh