English Idiom · Intermediate
old mate
An elderly man
Pronunciation: say old mate
Meaning
An elderly man.
Example
We were sitting at the bar when old mate came and asked us for a cigarette.
We were sitting at the bar when old mate came and asked us for a cigarette.
Practice tips
- Practice old mate out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.