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do in old age vs do at old age

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct preposition to use with 'old age' is 'in', so 'do in old age' would be the more appropriate choice.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 810 views

do in old age

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The correct preposition to use with 'old age' is 'in'. So, 'do in old age' is the correct phrase to use when referring to activities or actions done during one's old age.
  • From these illustrations we conclude that there is plenty to do in old age, that old age can be a golden age, not necessarily in reliving the "good old days", but in ...
  • Jun 6, 2013 ... “It appears that aging well cognitively is not strictly due to something that one does or does not do in old age but rather, the end point of things ...
  • Apr 16, 2013 ... hedgepigs7, Southport, United Kingdom, 1 year ago. One of the worst things you can do in old age is become morose or grumpy and rude!! 1.
  • ajax Loading awards... This user has been banned from Askville. rhine44 said: 3. Drooling is about all one can do in "old age." 65 months ago ...

do at old age

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The preposition 'at' is not typically used with 'old age'. It is more appropriate to use 'in' to indicate the time period during which an action is taking place.
  • Aug 26, 2010 ... I would never do that, I may be a boy, but I like long hair, I'll never be bald, even if I do at old age, I'll get hair growth. Read more Show less ...

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