come the old soldier UK /ˈkʌm ðiː‿əʊl(d)ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/US /ˈkʌm ði‿oʊl(d)ˈsoʊld͡ʒə/ verb1 •(informal) Often followed by with: to deceive, impose upon, or take advantage of someone, as if exploiting one's superior age or experience.Don’t come the old soldier with me, sunshine! Do you think I was born yesterday? formscame the old soldier · coming the old soldier · comes the old soldier
