mutton dressed as lamb

The phrase "mutton dressed as lamb" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a person, typically a woman, who attempts to appear younger or more youthful than her actual age through clothing, makeup, or behavior. It suggests that the person is trying to dress in a way more appropriate for someone much younger, similar to how mutton (older sheep meat) would be dressed or prepared to appear like the more desirable lamb (young sheep meat). It generally implies that such attempts to deceive or present oneself in a different light are unsuccessful or unflattering.


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