on in years

on in years
up in years & 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.

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See: ALONG IN YEARS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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