my salad days
The phrase "my salad days" has its origins in Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra. It refers to a person's youthful and carefree years when they are inexperienced and full of energy. It generally denotes a time in someone's life when they are at their prime and have yet to face the challenges and responsibilities of adulthood.
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