Boy asked old man for advice.

Meaning: A young male child spoke to an elderly male person to seek his opinion or guidance.

Choice of Words: Boy is a young male child. Asked means to speak to someone in order to get information or help. Old means having lived for a long time. Man is an adult male person. Advice is information or opinion given to someone to help them make a decision.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The wise old man gave advice to the young boy.
• The wise old man gave valuable advice to the young boy.
• The wise old man gave the young boy valuable advice.
• A wise old owl gave advice to a young bird.
• The wise old owl gave sound advice.
• The wise old owl gave advice to the young bird.
• The old owl gave wise advice to the young birds.
• Advice changed boy's perspective.
• Boy ignored doctor's advice.
• The young man met a wise old man in the park.