wise beyond one's years

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wise beyond one's years (not comparable)

  1. Particularly wise for one's age group; wiser than most others of one's age.
    • 1999, Mona the Vampire, "The Miserable Phantom Dog" (season 1, episode 3a):
      Mrs. Bryerson: Um, aren't you a little young to be contacting the spirit world, dear?
      Mona: I think you'll find I'm wise beyond my years.

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