be in your dotage

be in (one's) dotage

To be in a state of senility or mental decline due to old age. Just because we are in our 70s doesn't mean we are in our dotage! You'd best treat your children well, for it is they who will look after you when you're in your dotage.

be in your ˈdotage

(often humorous) be old and not always able to think clearly: Sarah moved back in with her father so that she could look after him in his dotage. Sometimes the kids talk to me as if I’m in my dotage! OPPOSITE: (in) the first flush of youth, enthusiasm, etc.

词组	be in your dotage
释义	be in your dotage be in (one's) dotage To be in a state of senility or mental decline due to old age. Just because we are in our 70s doesn't mean we are in our dotage! You'd best treat your children well, for it is they who will look after you when you're in your dotage. See also: dotage Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be in your ˈdotage (often humorous) be old and not always able to think clearly: Sarah moved back in with her father so that she could look after him in his dotage. Sometimes the kids talk to me as if I’m in my dotage! OPPOSITE: (in) the first flush of youth, enthusiasm, etc. See also: dotage Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be in (one's) dotage dotage in (one's) dotage give heed to (something) give/pay heed heed if you've a mind to do get in on be/get in on something If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
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