make old bones UK
made old bones
Definition of make old bones - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
1.
- He hopes to make old bones and see his grandchildren grow up.
2.
- This old car won't make old bones.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally.
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting.
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
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 bones
say something clearly and openly without hiding or hesitating
She made no bones about her dislike for the plan.
flesh on a body preventing skinniness
She finally has some meat on her bones.
express something openly without hesitation or doubt
She did not make any bones about her dislike for the plan.
very thin person or animal
After the illness, he looked like a bag of bones.
felt deeply and instinctively without evidence
She knew in her bones that he was lying.
additional details or substance
The report needs more meat on the bones to be convincing.
state of being without doubt or uncertainty
His honesty left no bones about it.
person or animal extremely thin from malnutrition
After the illness, he was just skin and bones.
gain respect through hard work or achievement
He had to earn his bones in the company.
very thin person
After his illness, he looked like a sack of bones.
the mineral that makes bones strong
Calcium in your bones is essential for maintaining bone strength and density.
very simple without extra features or decoration
The bare-bones room had only a bed and a chair.
extremely thin or emaciated
After the illness, he was all skin and bones.
be certain about something without evidence
I feel in my bones that today will be a good day.
establish status and respect in a field
She made her bones in the tech industry.
inherited disorder with increased bone density
Doctors diagnosed the child with marble bones disease.
set of rods for multiplication and division
Napier's bones simplified complex calculations in the 17th century.
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Examples of make old bones in a sentence
He doubted he would make old bones given his lifestyle. These shoes are built to make old bones. The bridge was constructed to make old bones.
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- French:vivre longtemps, durer, ...
- German:alt werden, halten, ...
- Italian:vivere a lungo, durare a lungo, ...
- Spanish:llegar a viejo, durar mucho tiempo, ...
- Portuguese:viver até a velhice, durar muito tempo, ...
- Chinese:活到老, 持久, ...
- Japanese:長生きする, ...
- Arabic:عَاشَ طَوِيلًا, عَمَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲיוֹת עַד גִּיל מְבוּגָר, לְהַחֲזִיק מַעֲמָד, ...
- Russian:дожить до старости, служить долго, ...
- Ukrainian:дожити до старості, прослужити, ...
- Hindi:दीर्घायु होना, लंबे समय तक टिकना, ...
- Bengali:বৃদ্ধ হওয়া, দীর্ঘস্থায়ী হওয়া, ...
- Catalan:arribar a vell, durar, ...
- Czech:dožít se vysokého věku, vydržet, ...
- Danish:blive gammel, holde længe, ...
- Dutch:oud worden, lang meegaan, ...
- Greek:γερνάω, αντέχω, ...
- Hungarian:megérni az öregkort, sokáig tartani, ...
- Khmer:រស់ដល់វ័យចាស់, ប្រើបានយូរ, ...
- Korean:장수하다, 오래 지속되다, ...
- Persian:به سن پیری رسیدن, دوام آورد, ...
- Polish:dożyć starości, przetrwać, ...
- Portuguese (BR):viver até a velhice, durar, ...
- Romanian:a să trăiască până la bătrânețe, a dura mult timp, ...
- Swedish:leva till hög ålder, hålla länge, ...
- Thai:มีอายุยืนยาว, อยู่ได้นาน, ...
- Turkish:uzun yaşamak, uzun süre dayanmak, ...
- Vietnamese:sống thọ, tồn tại lâu, ...
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