B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Sentire il peso degli anni
To feel one's age
Literal Translation
"To feel the weight of the years"
What it means
Used when physical or mental tiredness makes someone feel older than they might appear.
Example in context
"Dopo quella lunga escursione, ha sentito davvero il peso degli anni."
"After that long hike, he really felt his age."
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