Old Father Time UK
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Definition of Old Father Time - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
personification timeRare UK imaginary old man who represents the passing of timeRare UK
- Old Father Time is often shown with a long beard.
- Old Father Time waits for no one.
- The painting depicted Old Father Time with an hourglass.
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Expressions with old
ordinary or typical without special features
He just grabbed any old shirt from the closet.
card game where players avoid an unmatchable card
We played old maid during the family gathering.
valued for traditional style, charm, or nostalgia from the past
Her old school dress stood out at the party.
physical injuries that have not fully healed
His old wounds still ached in the cold weather.
return to previous habits after change
After a month of dieting, he went back to his old ways.
past time remembered as better or happier than now
People often talk about the good old days.
learning is possible at any age
Grandma started painting at 70, proving you're never too old to learn.
refers to something that is not new
Look at that car, that's an old one.
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
They argue like an old married couple every day after dinner..
argue in a familiar, long-standing, and routine way
They argue like old married couples about small things.
argue repeatedly in a petty or familiar way
They bicker like an old married couple over small things.
someone who closely resembles one of their parents in traits or behavior
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
revert to previous habits or behaviors
After a month of dieting, he fell back into his old ways.
argue in a familiar nagging way like long-time partners often do
Those two fight like an old married couple over every little decision.
changing established behaviors is difficult
Old habits are hard to break, like biting nails.
it's difficult to change long-established habits
He still smokes despite his health issues; old habits die hard.
someone who has the wisdom of age during physical youth
He is an old head on young shoulders, always giving good advice.
describe meeting of older and newer generations or ideas
The conference was where old meets new in technology.
old ideas or things presented in a new way
The movie is just old wine in new bottles with a modern twist.
feels like past moments with happy memories
This party seems like old times with all my friends here!
situation that happens repeatedly
It's the same old story: he promises to help but never does.
male friend or dependable fellow
Tom is a good old boy who always helps out.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
Expressions with father
person who listens and advises on private matters
She considered her grandmother her father confessor.
man who has begotten a child
He is the father of two children.
earn a large amount of money quickly or easily
Father made a mint selling his old car.
son often resembles his father
John is a great cook, just like his dad. Like father, like son.
different from traditional or old-fashioned
This is not your father's coffee shop; it has a very contemporary vibe.
consequences of a parent's actions affecting their children
The sins of the father were evident in the son's troubled life.
man who significantly shaped a nation's identity
Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the father of the nation in India.
father of a military member who died in service
He is a gold star father, having lost his son in the war.
child not yet conceived or born
Before you were born, you were just a twinkle in father's eyes.
notional look of hope or anticipation in a father's eyes
He was the twinkle in his father's eye before he was born.
male child of a father
He is proud to be his father's son.
man taking over father's functions
After his dad left, his uncle was his father figure.
man raising a child without a partner
He is a single father to two young boys.
man who legally adopts a child
John became an adoptive father to Emily.
male parent who contributes to a child's DNA
He met his biological father for the first time.
genetic male parent of a child
He met his birth father for the first time.
spouse's father through marriage
I visited my father-in-law during the holidays.
man who raises a child not biologically his
His foster father helped him with homework every night.
passed down through generations
The family business was handed down from father to son.
father who is overly involved in child's life
His helicopter father attended every single parent-teacher meeting.
mentor in spiritual matters
He became my spiritual father during my faith journey.
one of the leaders who established a nation or institution
George Washington is often celebrated as a founding father of the United States..
man caring for a child when parents are unavailable
John became a surrogate father to his nephew.
god as a fatherly figure in heaven
We pray to our heavenly father for guidance.
Expressions with time
referring to the concept of time
We talked about time and its mysteries.
without being late
She arrived in time for the meeting.
require a long period to happen or be done
Good things take time to develop..
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
Time's up, please put your pencils down.
before the expected moment or deadline
The report was submitted ahead of time.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
having no time left to finish something
We were out of time to submit the project.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
gradually, events develop as months go on
As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.
true or existing in the past
At one time, this was a bustling town.
earlier than someone was born or could remember
The movie was made before my time, so I haven't seen it.
occurring earlier than someone's experience
The old office layout was before my time.
used to wish future success after failure
You missed the shot, but better luck next time.
exactly at the planned or expected time
The train arrived dead on time.
at twice the usual speed
The soldiers marched in double time to catch up..
allocate a specific period for an activity
He found the time to meet with his team every week.
tell someone the current time
Can you give me the time, please?
allow someone time to do something
Please give me time to finish my work before we leave.
period of difficulty or hardship
She had a hard time adjusting to the new job..
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
experience difficulty doing something
She had a tough time finishing the project.
dislike or disapprove of something or someone
She has no time for rude people.
time passes quickly
I can't believe it's June already, how time flies.!
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- French:le Temps, ...
- German:Vater Zeit, ...
- Italian:Vecchio Padre Tempo, ...
- Spanish:el Padre Tiempo, ...
- Portuguese:Velho Pai Tempo, ...
- Chinese:老父亲时间, ...
- Japanese:時の翁, ...
- Arabic:الأَب الزَّمان, ...
- Hebrew:אֲבִי הַזְּמַן הַזָּקֵן, ...
- Russian:Отец Время, ...
- Ukrainian:Старий Час, ...
- Hindi:ओल्ड फादर टाइम, ...
- Bengali:ওল্ড ফাদার টাইম, ...
- Catalan:Avi Temps, ...
- Czech:Otec čas, ...
- Danish:Oldefar Tid, ...
- Dutch:Vadertje Tijd, ...
- Greek:Παλιός Πατέρας Χρόνος, ...
- Hungarian:Idő apó, ...
- Khmer:តួបុរសចាស់ស្រមើស្រមៃតំណាងឱ្យការកន្លងផុតនៃពេលវេលា, ...
- Korean:노인 시간 아버지, ...
- Persian:پدر زمان پیر, ...
- Polish:Stary Ojciec Czas, ...
- Portuguese (BR):O Velho Pai Tempo, ...
- Romanian:Bătrânul Timp, ...
- Swedish:Gubben Tid, ...
- Thai:พ่อเวลาแก่, ...
- Turkish:Zaman Dede, ...
- Vietnamese:Ông Già Thời Gian, ...
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