old as methuselah

The phrase "old as Methuselah" refers to someone or something that is extremely old or ancient. It is derived from the biblical figure Methuselah, who, according to the Old Testament, lived to be 969 years old, making him the longest-living person mentioned in the Bible. Using this phrase suggests that something has been in existence or has endured for an exceptionally long period of time.


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