She celebrated her 40th birthday,

Refers to someone who is past their prime

Over the hill jokingly saying that she was now over
or has reached middle age.
the hill.

Symbolizes the natural change in hair color His once black hair has turned gray
Gray/white hair
that often comes with ageing. over the years.

A term used to describe an attractive older George Clooney is often referred to as

Silver fox
man, often with grey or silver hair. a silver fox for his distinguished look

Refers to the period of retirement or later

They planned to travel and enjoy their
Golden years stages of life when one can enjoy leisure
golden years after retiring.
and pursue personal interests.

Implies growing older with dignity and Despite the wrinkles, she continues to
Age gracefully maintaining a positive and graceful age gracefully, embracing each stage
attitude. of life.

He bought a sports car during his

A period of emotional turmoil or self-doubt
Midlife crisis midlife crisis, hoping to recapture his
that can occur in middle age.
youth.

Even in her 70s, she remains young at

Describes someone who remains youthful
Young at heart heart, always eager for new
in spirit, regardless of their age.
adventures.

A lighthearted way to refer to a lapse in

I had a senior moment and forgot
Senior moment memory or forgetfulness, often associated
where I left my keys.
with ageing.

Describes the stiffness or sounds produced He stood up, his creaky joints making
Creaky joints
by joints as they age. audible sounds.

She believes that people, like wine, can

Indicates that someone is improving or
Aging like fine wine get better with age, acquiring depth
becoming more valuable with age.
and richness.

Suggests that the passage of time affects The laugh lines on her face are a
Time wrinkles us all: everyone, leading to physical signs of testament to the saying that time
ageing. wrinkles us all.

Describes the later stages of life, often Retirement often marks the beginning
In the autumn of one's life
during retirement. of the autumn of one's life.

Refers to someone who is old or has been

After working at the same company
around for a long time.
Long in the tooth: for decades, he is long in the tooth but
 still passionate about his job.

As the years passed, she became wiser

Reflects the idea that life experiences bring
Wiser with age with age, offering valuable advice to
wisdom and maturity.
her grandchildren.

Similar to "silver fox," this term is used to She embraced her grey hair and was
Grey panther describe an attractive older person, often proud to be a grey panther,
with grey hair. challenging stereotypes about beauty.