Early ripe early rotten In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "early ripe early rotten", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Luna Linh

2021-03-05 10:03

Meaning of Early ripe early rotten

Synonyms:

soon ripe soon rotten

Early ripe early rotten British proverb spoken language informal

This proverb indicates that a gifted child would lose those good qualities when he or she grows up.

Kate: These drawings are beautiful! You were such a talented artist when you were young. Jane: It's such a shame. I guess what they say is true. Early ripe early rotten.

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Grammar and Usage of Early ripe early rotten

Origin of Early ripe early rotten

While it is unknown where this idiom came from or when it was used, it's possible that it came from a more rural farming area, given that this phenomena is best observed at a farm. Farmers, when they planting and harvesting fruits from tree, can see the process of riping more clearly. Fruits that ripe early when they haven't reach the perfect size for harvesting could possibly be thrown away or made into pig food because they might rot faster.