come the old soldier

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Meanings:

1.
British Englishinformalcolloquial
- To assume a knowing, world‑weary, or superior air in order to elicit sympathy, respect, or special treatment.
- To feign experience or long service as a tactic to influence or manipulate others.

Examples:

EN: Don't try to come the old soldier with me, lad!
ES: No trate de jugar al viejo soldado conmigo, muchacho!
EN: Don't come the old soldier with me!
ES: ¡No me venga con ese viejo truco!
EN: You've got an easy way with you, Charlie, but don't come the old soldier with me.
ES: Eres muy sutil, Charlie, pero no trates de subestimarme.

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