the wrong side of forty

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Both ladies were on the wrong side of forty, but their dress was that of young girls.

From Mr. Standfast by Buchan, John

Here we are, two men considerably on the wrong side of forty.

From The King's Own by Marryat, Frederick

Here was a man the wrong side of forty, and he hadn't the sense to bring suitable clothing to sea with him!

From Captain Macedoine's Daughter by McFee, William

"You do not think the term strong enough? but when a man gets on the wrong side of forty it is, I think, as much as he can expect."

From The Vicar of Wrexhill by Trollope, Mrs

I should take you, p. 60sir, begging your pardon, to be but a very little way on the wrong side of forty.’

From Dickory Dock by Meade, L. T.