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To describe somebody who is getting on in years, you would say they were 'long in the' what?
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Throat
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Thigh
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Tooth
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Tongue
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The correct answer is "Tooth". An elderly person who is doing something that is more appropriate for a younger person is said to be long in the tooth. If you see a very elderly lady wearing a mini skirt then she could be called long in the tooth, or a male footballer in his forties could also be called the same. The term is used more as a criticism than in praise.
