coming the old soldier

A form of come the old soldier — Often followed by with: to deceive, impose upon, or take advantage of someone, as if exploiting one's superior age or experience.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of come the old soldier
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coming the old soldier. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coming%20the%20old%20soldier

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “coming the old soldier,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coming%20the%20old%20soldier.

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