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词组 cradle-snatching
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Idiom
cradle-snatching
British & Australian, humorous a cradle-snatcher - someone who has a romantic or sexual relationship with a much younger partner.
Pete's new girlfriend's only 15. I'd call that cradle-snatching.
idiomcradle-snatching BrEBrErelationship used when you disapprove because someone is having a romantic relationship with someone much younger than they are:Miss Pope may have secretly thought I was cradle-snatching, but she was too well-bred to say anything.No, I don't go in for cradle-snatching; she's actually my stepsister.cradle-snatcher: She's only a baby! You're a cradle-snatcher, Stephen!AmE = sb is robbing the cradle

cradle-snatching

The act of being romantically involved with a much younger person. Primarily heard in UK. He's known for his cradle-snatching—he's currently dating a woman 25 years younger than him.

cradle-snatching

BRITISH or

robbing the cradle

AMERICAN
Cradle-snatching is the practice of having a sexual relationship with a much younger partner. The woman is even older than his mother. It's cradle snatching! There'll always be those who accuse you of robbing the cradle. Note: You can describe someone who does this in British English as a cradle snatcher or, in American English, as a cradle robber. The ageing actress is a cradle snatcher, says her toyboy's family. Women who make off with men 15 to 30 years younger are viewed as neurotic cradle robbers. Note: These expressions are usually used in a disapproving way.
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