age before beauty

Usage notes
Now most often used humorously or lightheartedly, and usually said by a younger person to an older friend or relative out of mock pity (for being so much older and unattractive – even if such is not the case). In most instances it would be considered rude for a younger man to say this to an older woman.

Translations

 * German:
 * Polish: starsi przodem
 * Russian: Молодым везде́ у нас дорога, старикам везде́ у нас почёт