Bavar Faraz Institute

act your ag:. Perhaps act your age! originated as a reproof to children, but it is directed at both children and adults today, meaning, of course, don’t act more immature that you are, or don’t try to keep up with the younger generation. The expression originated in the U. S., probably during the late 19th century, as did the synonymous be your age!

Aftermath: the after mowth, which later came to be pronounced aftermath, is the second or later mowing, the crop of grass that springs up after the first hay mowing in early summer when the grass is best for hay. This term was used as early as the 15th century, and within a century aftermath was being applied figuratively to anything that results or follows from an event.