spring chicken
The term "spring chicken" originated from the practice of selling young chickens in the spring, and it has evolved to describe both young poultry and, informally, young people.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(literal)A young chicken, usually less than a year old, that is tender and suitable for cooking.
Example
- The recipe calls for a spring chicken to ensure the meat is tender and juicy.
B2Everyday Language
(informal, idiom)A young person, often used humorously in the phrase 'no spring chicken' to describe someone who is not young.
Example
- Despite being in his fifties, he still considers himself a spring chicken.
- She's no spring chicken, but she has the energy of someone half her age.
Similar
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