Expressions (A–Z)
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Dew of youth/ dew (freshness) of youth
In a literary or poetic sense: the period of youth; the innocence of childhood.
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Don't be a child
Figuratively: behave or think like an adult.
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Friend of youth
A friend or companion from childhood or adolescence.
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Happy are we that our youth has not shamed our old age (that our past was clean)
We are happy that we did not commit shameful acts in our youth—acts that could e...
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in his mother's bosom
In his mother's arms. Figuratively: in his infancy.
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M
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my intimate companion/husband of one's youth
A good friend from childhood or youth. The beloved of my heart. An expression of...
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R
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Returned to one’s youth
To feel as one did in youth; to be reminded of one’s childhood or youth; or to r...
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The disappearance of childhood
A term describing the loss of children’s innocence and simplicity in the modern...
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The springtime of life
The period of childhood and youth.
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