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prime of life

idiom
Meaning

The period of one's mature life when one is at a peak of health and performance.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is in the prime of life and runs every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

She feels she is in the prime of life and ready to take on a new career challenge.

COMPLEX

Having reached the prime of life, he possessed both the physical vitality and the seasoned wisdom to lead the organization.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beg for one's life

    To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.

  2. 02

    bread of life

    Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.

  3. 03

    bring back to life

    To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

  4. 04

    cat and dog life

    An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.

  5. 05

    change of life

    Menopause.

  6. 06

    charmed life

    A life in which one is always lucky and safe from danger.

  7. 07

    claim someone's life

    To lead to someone's death.

  8. 08

    come to life

    To become alive, to be given life; to be brought into existence.

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