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act one's age, not one's shoe size

idiom

Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act of Congress

    An authorization that is extremely difficult to obtain, especially in a timely fashion.

  4. 04

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  5. 05

    act out

    To perform something specific.

  6. 06

    act the hypocrite

    To behave deceitfully or hypocritically; to dissemble.

  7. 07

    act up

    To misbehave; to cause trouble.

  8. 08

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

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