English / idiom
An Old Head on Young Shoulders
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A young person who displays mature judgment, insight, and wisdom beyond their years.
In context
01
Though barely nineteen, the lead engineer demonstrated an old head on young shoulders during the crisis.
02
Her ability to navigate complex business negotiations proved she had an old head on young shoulders.
Synonyms
mature beyond one's years,precocious wisdom,wise young mind
Antonyms
immature,naive,reckless youth
Collocations
have an old head on young shoulders,display an old head on young shoulders,prove to be an old head on young shoulders