Meanings
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”),[1] in the sense of one taking advantage of their age or experience over someone else.[2]
Often followed by with: to deceive, impose upon, or take advantage of someone, as if exploiting one's superior age or experience.
Example: "Don’t come the old soldier with me, sunshine! Do you think I was born yesterday?"
Example Sentences
1
Don't come the old soldier with me, I know you're just trying to make excuses.
2
He likes to come the old soldier, telling stories of his heroic deeds in the war.
3
I've heard him come the old soldier about his time in the army countless times.
4
He tried to come the old soldier to convince them he was innocent, but nobody believed him.
5
Don't come the old soldier with me, I know you're just looking for attention.
