How to Pronounce "long in the tooth"
expression
LAWNG in thuh TOOTH
LONG in thuh TOOTH
Definition
Used to describe someone or something as old, especially when they are becoming too old for a particular job, activity, or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtuθ
British English
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWNG in thuh TOOTH
UK
LONG in thuh TOOTH
Listen in Context
This restaurant is a bit long in the tooth, but the food is great.
My dog is getting long in the tooth.
He felt long in the tooth compared to the young players.
"Aren't you a bit long in the tooth for skateboarding?" she joked.