Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

He is a bit long in the tooth for playing video games. I think he should play some other games!

  1. reaching old age

  2. bit too old

  3. very young

  4. well past his youth
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase, 'long in the tooth' refers to being a bit too old. 'Reaching old age' refers to the phrase, 'getting on in years'. 'Well past his youth' refers to the phrase, 'no spring chicken'. The others are the incorrect meanings of the given phrase.

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