"wise beyond one's years" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} wise beyond one's years (not comparable)
  1. Particularly wise for one's age group; wiser than most others of one's age. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: beyond one's years [rare] Related terms: old head on young shoulders

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