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meaning of the word "bridle" | the use of by saying
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Finding the right English expression Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:16 am  Finding the right English expression
 

Is there an expression in English that refers to: "a child growing in one year like others of his age, let's say, in "3 years". Rolling Eyes

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Finding the right English expression Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:35 am  Finding the right English expression
 

Hi,

All I can think of is that you could say something like: He is (very) tall for his age.

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