up in years



up in years

 and advanced in years; along in years; on in years
Fig. old; elderly. My uncle is up in years and can't hear too well. Many people lose their hearing somewhat when they are along in years.
See also: up, year

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Justinajus-TEE-nə (English)English, Slovene, Czech, Lithuanian, Late Roman
Teodorate-o-DAW-rah (Italian), te-o-DHO-rah (Spanish), te-aw-DAW-rah (Polish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Romanian, Polish, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian
Dana (3)-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Iona[ai'əunə]
Ash[æʃ]
Roseannero-ZANEnglish