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
DevonDEV-ən, də-VAHNEnglish
TarquinTAHR-kwin (English)History
NesrİN-Turkish
Olga['ɔlgə]
Tamid-Arabic
Illiam-Manx