B2 — Upper Intermediate🎨 Colors
L'argento della vecchiaia
The silver of old age
Literal Translation
"The silver of old age"
What it means
The grey hair that comes with age, seen as distinguished and honourable.
Example in context
"I capelli bianchi sono l'argento della vecchiaia, non vergognartene."
"White hair is the silver of old age, don't be ashamed of it."
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