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.
See also: 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.
See also: prime

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Curry['kə:ri]
Preethi-Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Annelise-Danish
Osee-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Laetitia-Late Roman, French
Salha-Arabic