a young person who is developing from a child into an adult
Adolescent
earlier than was expected
Ahead of time
even when the circumstances are very good
At the best of times
old-fashioned in your ideas, methods, etc.
Behind the times
happening before you were born or can remember or before you lived, worked, etc. somewhere
Before my time
to improve sth by introducing new ideas and making people more interested in it
Breathe life into
needing sb/sth in order to survive or be successful
Dependent
every status and occupation
Every walk of life
needing sb/sth in order to survive or be successful
Dependent
for a short period of time but not permanently
For the time being
become sad because you are away from home and you miss your family and friends
Get homesick
become used to
Get into the habit of
to begin to understand and deal with sth difficult
Get to grips with
when enough time has passed
In the course of time
at the very last moment
In the nick of time
to always be lucky and safe from danger
Lead a charmed life
to allow sth to make you feel sad and depressed
Let sth get you down
behaving in a sensible way, like an adult
Mature
very important stage or event
The milestones in life
to be successful and bring good results
Pay off
very important stage or event
The milestones in life
the time of maturity when power and vigour are greatest
In the prime of life
able to do or decide things by yourself, rather than depending on other people for help
Self-reliant
adults or people at a more advanced level
Seniors
