age before beauty

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.1938September 16, John Carter, “Best Sellers and the Atlantic”, inThe Spectator, page448:It is recorded thatMrs. Parkerand a snooty debutante were both going in to supper at a party: the debutante made elaborate way, saying sweetly "Age before beauty,Mrs. Parker." "Andpearls before swine," said Mrs. Parker, sweeping in.

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