young at heart

young at heart

Behaving or thinking in a way that is more youthful than what traditionally accompanies one's actual age. Grandma is still so young at heart—I can't believe she's taking dance lessons at 90 years old! My knees are a bit creaky and my back hurts getting out of bed, but I still feel young at heart and thirst for adventure!
See also: heart, young
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*young at heart

having a youthful spirit no matter what one's age. (*Typically: act ~; be ~; keep someone ~; stay ~.) I am over 70 but I still feel young at heart.
See also: heart, young
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

young at heart

Having a youthful outlook, especially in spite of one's age. For example, She loves carnivals and fairs; she's a grandmother but she's young at heart.
See also: heart, young
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • be young at heart
  • be, stay, etc. young at heart
  • have (one's) heart in the right place
  • Graves
  • carry a secret to (one's)/the grave
  • carry a secret to the grave
  • get intimate with (someone)
  • be intimate with (someone)
  • be set in (one's) ways
  • be set in your ways
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This was enough money for the Young at Heart group to sponsor a puppy, who has been named Hearty in their honour.
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Since 2005, Young at Heart, which supports pensioners in Newsome and the surrounding area, has met at Newsome Working Men's Club, which provided a safe and happy meeting place.
Young at Heart is also planning several day trips, including an April 4 trip to Boston to see the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
TERESA I know an angel Teresa is her name She's never found fortune she's never found fame But she's a beautiful person Inside and out Quietly unassuming I''ve never heard her shout Loving and giving To family and friends She'll always be there Right to the end She's brave as a lion And young at heart Nothing gets past her She's very smart She's the centre of her family And dedicates her life to being the best mother sister and wife If you haven't met her Then that's the shame Cos I know an angel And Teresa's her name Susan Fagan
From enjoying life, living the young at heart fun moments to being socially responsible and extending their helping hand in the society, the 'On Kar' belief gives our youngsters a hope and a lot of positive energy.
Arthur Christmas is a treat for the very young and the young at heart, affirming all of the wholesome messages of the holiday season without lingering too long on the rampant materialism.
Send your tokens to: 17 Cottesbrook Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LE or 55 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6LL or 239 Douglas Road, Acocks Green, B27 6EX Young at Heart Sandra Ramsey Young at Heart is a registered charity offering help and support to families of babies and children diagnosed with heart defects.
"Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you, if you're young at heart. For it's hard you will find to be narrow of mind if you're young at heart.
The Dh33 milion facility located next to the Children's City at the Creek Park is now one of the favourite amusement destinations for tourists and residents, alike, especially for the young at heart.
The young - and young at heart - are particularly ardent consumers of specialty syrups to add flavorful fun to their ice cream, waffles or pancakes.
The show is also at Blackwood Miners' Institute tomorrow 3 Dancerama 2011 Now in its 58th year, the Shirley School of Dancing presents this entertaining performance of song and dance to suit all ages, from the very young to the young at heart. where?
Barbara's also carries many other lines to dress the young and the young at heart. One unique feature of Barbara's Boutique is their formal dress department.
Users simply open the Young at Heart application in their Web browser and clip a pulse oximeter onto their index finger.