put years on somebody
put years on (one)
To cause someone to look, act, or feel much older than they are. I'm not even 30, but having two kids has put years on me! I think you should consider a career change, because this job has been putting years on you.
See also: on, put, year
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put ˈyears on somebody
make somebody feel or look much older: The shock of losing his job put years on him.See also: on, put, somebody, year
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