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- The history of this idiom dates back to the start of 19th century. The idiom is mostly applied to characteristics of women but it can be used to refer for men also. A spring chicken is very energetic and young chick. If someone loses his/her energy due to age, we refer him/her as no spring chicken.
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Submitted on February 25, 2019
Additional definitions for 'No Spring Chicken':
| no spring chicken | Said of a person who is no longer particularly young. |
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pas de poulet de printemps
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