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
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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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