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We are not getting old vs We are not getting older

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'We are not getting old' implies that the speaker and others are not aging significantly, while 'We are not getting older' suggests a more general statement about aging. The choice between the two depends on the specific nuance the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 688 views

We are not getting old

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker and others are not aging significantly.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker and possibly others are not showing signs of aging or getting older.
  • Well, no but I'm not getting old and he's a dummy for dying.
  • They're not getting old in the dog's lifespan.
  • But I'm not getting old and he's a dummy for dying.
  • What was predicted has come to pass: the so-called reform treaty has turned out to be nothing more and nothing less than a camouflaged version of the European Constitution, in other words, we are getting old wine in new bottles.
  • Yes, do something that we won't regret for when we're getting old.
  • But the truth is, Worf, your father and l, we're getting old.
  • Grandfather has retired because he is getting old.
  • The man there is getting old.
  • Do you think we're getting old, Mike?
  • You realize we're getting old.
  • Maybe it's because I'm getting old, and he's getting older... and you're not getting any younger yourself.
  • I think that "being new" is "not getting old"
  • Gentlemen, we are not getting anywhere.
  • Maybe I'll take you up on it when I start getting old.
  • It's called getting old and feeling useless.
  • Falcone is getting old and soft.
  • This is getting old, Gunnar.
  • This is about us getting old.
  • About you and me getting old together.
  • It's the overprotective big brother routine that's getting old.

Alternatives:

  • We are staying young.
  • We are not aging.
  • We are not growing old.

We are not getting older

This phrase is correct and commonly used to make a general statement about aging.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker and possibly others are not aging in general.
  • On a humorous note, Mr Fatuzzo pointed out that we are all getting older.
  • In my country, the Netherlands, immigration for work has doubled since 1998 but against this stream of migrants we are dealing with a Europe that is getting older and older.
  • I'm not getting older, just... wiser.
  • The girls are getting older, and if we don't maintain our social life, we are staring down the barrel of decades of just you and me.
  • And remember, we're all getting older.
  • We must introduce policies which recognize the fact that our people are getting older.
  • The new approach which we are adopting is that motherhood must stop being penalised, especially with the birth rate falling, not to mention the population getting older and poorer, thereby creating an urgent problem in terms of the sustainability of social security schemes.
  • I've noticed recently that while we're all getting older, you seem to be getting younger.
  • Honey, we all have memory lapses. That's a sign of getting older.
  • But he's getting older, and we can't just jump in and solve his problems all the time.
  • We're still here, getting older and busier, but no richer.
  • For me, I'm not getting older. Whoo! I'm getting better.
  • Maybe it's because I'm getting old, and he's getting older... and you're not getting any younger yourself.
  • And getting older, and trying to get whatever attention she could.
  • It never crosses my mind I'm getting older.
  • I don't know. I like getting older, though.
  • Growing old gracefully- MEPs debate pension reform European citizens are getting older and greyer.
  • Look, I do not care about getting older.
  • It's not all that special getting older.
  • Master Muharrem is all alone, and getting older.

Alternatives:

  • We are staying youthful.
  • We are not aging.
  • We are not becoming older.

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