stay young at heart

stay young at heart

To maintain behavior or a disposition that is more youthful than one's age. I can't believe Grandma's taking dance lessons at 90 years old—how does she stay so young at heart?
See also: heart, stay, young
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be, stay, etc. young at ˈheart

(of an old person) still feel and behave like a young person: He says that the secret of living to 100 is to remain young at heart.
See also: heart, young
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be young at heart
  • be, stay, etc. young at heart
  • feedbag
  • put on the (old) feedbag
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  • put on the feedbag
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  • (one's) true color(s)
References in periodicals archive
He's determined to stay young at heart, and says that famed grumpiness is a thing of the past.
I'll dance the cha-cha-cha naked after my morning exercises, just to give my wife a treat! Former Strictly favourite Len Goodman talks to GABRIELLE FAGAN about his lasting love for teaching dance, his pal Brucie and why looking after his joints has been life-changing
Let's leave a legacy of love, joy, and laughter to our loved ones, and stay young at heart. After all, it's a blessing to grow old than to die young.
Aging well
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I hope to continue to dream the impossible dreams and to always stay young at heart. There is one major problem however, and that is the fact the older the body gets the younger it seems the heart and mind turns.
To dream the impossible dream
But veteran Congress leader Dhawan has proved they can stay young at heart even at 74.
Congress veteran finally finds love at 74
"He brought people together with his love, always smiling, giving hugs, teaching us the value of youth and how important it it to stay young at heart."
GAS VICTIM IS LAID TO REST
Lacing up those running shoes may help you stay young at heart, according to a German study quoted in the February issue of Fitness Magazine.
Buzzworthy
McCullough was amazed at what the program has provided for the elderly that wish to stay young at heart.
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"I was almost moved to tears when she shook my hand and said: 'Always remember to stay young at heart'.
'I looked to her for support because as a fund-raiser you felt close to her'
In the inspirational book 'When Life Begins at Sunset,' some older adults share pointers on how they hold on to the inner child and stay young at heart:
What is the child in you?
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Learn to love your wrinkles; Embracing the ageing process can be a positive experience - if you choose to see it that way. Psychotherapist Thomas Moore talks to LIZ CONNOR about the richness that can come with getting older
"Emotionally stay young at heart by releasing rigidity, going with the flow, and following your passions.
When the child in you refuses to grow up
A CHURCH social club is helping pensioners stay young at heart.
A helping hand to stay Young at Heart