old enough to be one's mother
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used to refer to a significant age difference between two people, especially those who are romantically involved with one another
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
例
As Jessica watched her son's new girlfriend interact with their family, she could n't help but feel a bit uncomfortable, considering that the girl appeared to be old enough to be his mother.
Sarah's new partner was much older than her, appearing to be old enough to be her father, which led to some questioning looks and conversations among their friends.
