Pronunciation: [ʃˈə͡ʊd wˈɒn ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The phrase "showed one age" is spelled using the usual English spelling conventions. The letter "s" represents the /ʃ/ sound, while the letters "o" and "w" together represent the /oʊ/ diphthong. The ending "-ed" represents the past tense marker, pronounced as /d/ or /t/ depending on the preceding sound. The word can be transcribed as /ʃoʊd wʌn eɪdʒ/ in IPA, with stress on the first syllable of "showed" and "age".
"Showed one's age" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone's physical appearance or behavior, which reveals their true age or indicates signs of aging. This phrase is often employed to portray signs of wear and tear that result from the natural process of growing older.
The term can be applied in various contexts, such as when someone's facial features exhibit wrinkles, crow's feet, or sagging skin, making them appear older than they actually are. Additionally, it may imply a person's physical abilities diminishing due to age, like slower reflexes, reduced strength, or loss of flexibility. Similarly, it can refer to someone's mental faculties showing signs of decline, such as forgetfulness, slower cognitive processing, or difficulty in adapting to technological advancements.
Furthermore, the expression can be figuratively applied to indicate someone's outdated perspectives or opinions, suggesting that their beliefs, values, or knowledge align with an earlier era or generation. In this sense, the phrase highlights a certain level of incompetence or lack of familiarity with contemporary ideas or trends. For instance, if someone refers to a classic film that no one else recognizes, it may be said that person is showing their age.
Generally, "showed one's age" signifies the visible or observable indicators of aging, whether physical or mental, that distinguish an individual within a particular chronological context while concurrently implying a certain generational gap or disparity in understanding, knowledge, or behavior.
