golden age
A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Many people believe this was the golden age of cinema.”
“Historians often describe the period of peace and economic growth as the country's golden age.”
“Scholars frequently debate whether the artistic achievements of the Renaissance truly represent a golden age for European culture.”
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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age before beauty
A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.
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come of age
To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult.
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coon's age
A very long time.
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day and age
A time period of years or more.
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for the ages
Especially memorable and noteworthy; deserving to endure for a very long time.
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golden goose
Something that generates much profit or gives great advantages.
Last updated August 10, 2026