Verb
(informal, chiefly in the negative) To live to an old age.
With his heart condition, he'll never make old bones.
(informal, chiefly in the negative) To last a long time; to last or store well.
It is a nice fruity wine, but it doesn't make old bones.
I'm not sure I make old bones in parliament. It's an amazing experience to have had but I can't see myself being Mother of the House. Louise Mensch