ENGLISH
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at the age of

idiom
Meaning

You use this phrase to say how old someone was when something happened in their life.


Examples
SIMPLE

She learned to swim at the age of five.

CONTEXTUAL

He started his first job at the age of sixteen to help his family pay the bills.

COMPLEX

Having mastered the piano at the age of ten, the young musician went on to perform in concert halls across the country.

Last updated April 22, 2026