in the prime of life



in the prime of life

Fig. in the best and most productive and healthy period of life. The good health of one's youth can carry over into the prime of life. He was struck down by a heart attack in the prime of life.
See also: life, of, prime

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AndrÁSAWN-drahshHungarian
LouLOO (English)English, French
KristjÁN-Icelandic
Cristianakree-STYAH-nah (Italian)Italian, Portuguese
LauLOWDutch, Limburgish
Herminius-Ancient Roman