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past one's prime

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  1. Beyond the peak of one's powers, as in Jean still plays tennis but at 79 she's obviously past her prime. Also see the synonym over the hill; prime of life.

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There’s no crime in missing short putts under pressure or aging past one’s prime, either.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

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