Phrase guide

there may be snow on the rooftop but there is fire in the furnace

proverb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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proverb

Meaning 1

An individual in advanced age, characterized by graying hair, may still possess ambition and vitality, especially sexual vitality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, often

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: there may be snow on the mountaintop but there's fire in the valley

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

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  • Hungarian: a vén kecske is megnyalja a sót — older people can still have ambition and energy, especially sexual