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rob the cradle
Language:
Meanings:
1.
United States
United Kingdom
international
informal
pejorative
colloquial
To pursue or form a romantic or sexual relationship with someone significantly younger, typically implying a large age gap and moral disapproval.
2.
United States
United Kingdom
international
figurative
political
formal
To deprive young people or a younger generation of opportunities, rights, or resources; to take away something intended for or belonging to the youth.
Examples:
EN:
Look, you may be tough but I don't rob the cradle.
ES:
Quizá seas rudo, pero no me gustas.
EN:
Too hip to rob the cradle, no matter how many points.
ES:
No asaltaré una cuna, sin importar cuántos puntos me dé.
EN:
You came down here to rob the cradle, Mrs Robinson?
ES:
¿Has venido aquí para seducir a.. un niño, Sra. Robinson?
ID:
Kau turun untuk merampok ayunan, Nn. Robinson?
EN:
Don't let the political class rob the cradle . . . of liberty.
HI:
सेना को राजनीतिक रोटियां सेंकने का जरिया न बनाएं. . .
EN:
She likes to rob the cradle.
TE:
ఆమెకు చొక్కా ఫ్యాంటు ధరించడం ఇష్టం.
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