年としが年とし

expression

considering one's age; given how old one is

Used to preface a statement that takes the subject's advanced age into account, often implying that the following action or state is understandable or expected because of that age.

• 年としが年としだから、あまり無む理りはさせられない。

  Considering his age, we can't push him too hard.

• 年としが年としなので、新あたらしいことを覚おぼえるのは大たい変へんだ。

  Given my age, learning new things is tough.