| 释义 |
DictionarySeeold soldiercome the old soldier
come the old soldierTo attempt to mislead someone or avoid doing something by using one's age as an excuse. Oh, Grandpa, I know you're strong enough to help move these boxes—don't come the old soldier with me!See also: come, old, soldiercome (or play) the old soldier use your greater age or experience of life to deceive someone or to shirk a duty. informal In US nautical slang a soldier or an old soldier was an incompetent seaman.See also: come, old, soldier |