Can I say "in age only"? [closed]
Does this phrase work?
"A senior in age only, he's never lost his strength."
It is meant to be a variation of "by name only", although I can't seem to find it used. Will this work, or does it sound off?
Solution 1:
It's an expression easy to understand even if you've never heard it before. Plus, I found some examples:
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Bichon frise Buddy's a senior in age only — OC Register
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At this Party, a Generation Gap in Age Only — Hartford Courant
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Pitcher a freshman in age only — SM Daily Journal