the wrong side of forty
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His face still bore the freshness of youth, which was a marvel to many, who declared that, from facts within their knowledge, Tifto must be far on the wrong side of forty.
From The Duke's Children by Anthony Trollope
Simpson, though on the wrong side of forty, well off and eminently lovable, was unmarried.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 4th 1914 by Various
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 L. T. Meade
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 William McFee
Both ladies were on the wrong side of forty, but their dress was that of young girls.
From Mr. Standfast by John Buchan
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