past one's prime



past one's prime

Beyond the peak of one's powers, as in Jean still plays tennis but at 79 she's obviously past her prime. Also see the synonym over the hill; prime of life.
See also: past, prime

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zdislava-Czech
GarfieldGAHR-feeldEnglish
BengtaBENKT-ahSwedish
Amaterasu-Far Eastern Mythology
Marijo-Croatian
Quintella-English (Rare)