age like fine wine
Better with time
To age like fine wine is to improve or become more attractive with time, especially said of people whose looks or appeal increase as they grow older.
Wine appreciation provides the metaphor—while most things deteriorate, certain wines develop complexity and value over years of proper aging.
Have you seen him lately? He's really aged like fine wine.
- matureFully grown or developed
- getting betterProgressing toward wellness
- improveRaise in quality
- developCause gradual growth
- ripenReach edible maturity
enhance · antiques · classics · mellow · vintage · vintage charm · oak barrels · leather · grace · cheese · charisma · evolve · prosper · seasoned veteran · thrive · patience · masterpieces · wisdom
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Deteriorate over time
go downhill · deteriorate · decline · go to seed · fall apart
age like fine winelet oneself go
Cease self-restraint
go to pot · wither on the vine · lose it · fall to pieces · show one's age
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