Might mean (unverified): Wise beyond their years.
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noun:  (idiomatic) Someone who has the wisdom of age during his or her physical youth.
noun:  (archaic, idiomatic) Alternative form of good head on one's shoulders [(idiomatic) intelligent or shrewd; have good sense or judgement]

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