| 释义 |
be no spring chicken be no spring chickenslang To no longer be young or youthful. (A "spring chicken" refers to a young chicken.) I'm no spring chicken, so I can't stay out till 2 AM drinking and dancing anymore.See also: chicken, no, springbe ˌno spring ˈchicken (humorous) be no longer young: I’m no spring chicken, but I still like going on long walks. ♢ Are you sure he should be playing squash at his age? He’s no spring chicken, you know!See also: chicken, no, spring |