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
Dalibor-Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Medieval Slavic
Amadaah-MAH-dhahSpanish
DouglasDUG-ləsScottish, English
JacobJAY-kəb (English), YAH-kawp (Dutch)English, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Jewish, Biblical
Meinwen-Welsh
Anselm['ænselm]