come the old soldier

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How do you pronounce come the old soldier?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌm ði‿oʊl(d)ˈsoʊld͡ʒə/.

What does come the old soldier mean?

Often followed by with: to deceive, impose upon, or take advantage of someone, as if exploiting one's superior age or experience.

Where does come the old soldier come from?

From come (“to behave in the manner of; to pretend to be”) + the + old soldier (“former soldier, or one who has served for a long time; one with a lot of experience in something”), in the sense of one taking advantage of their age or experience over someone else.

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