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Idiom: Rob The Cradle

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To marry or become romantically involved with a much younger person, especially one from a younger generation.

To use a young person for a purpose inappropriate to his or her age.

Example Sentences

1
It's not uncommon for wealthy older men to rob the cradle and marry much younger women.
2
Some people find it disturbing when older women rob the cradle by pursuing much younger men.

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