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age before beautystresses
cliche. старикам везде у нас дорога, молодым всегда у нас почёт (Ироническое высказывание, которое говорит тот, кто уступает дорогу старшему.)
ironic. старший возраст имеет своё преимущество (A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones. Usage notes Now most often used humorously or lightheartedly, and usually said by a younger person to an older friend or relative out of mock pity (for being so much older and unattractive – even if such is not the case). In most instances it would be considered rude for a younger man to say this to an older woman. Val_Ships)