Question

What is the meaning of the phrase "getting up there in years" in this sentence? My dog and I would run three miles every day when he was young, but we've shortened the distance to one mile now that he is getting up there in years.

1) old2) lazy3) tired4) cranky

Answer 1

1) old

Step-by-step explanation:

In the sentence, the phrase "getting up there in years" means that the dog is growing old. First, the speaker mentions that he or she and the dog used to run three miles each day when the dog was young. Secondly, the speaker makes use of the work but to indicate a contrast -that the dog has aged- so they run a shorter distance now -one mile.