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# over the hill

idiom (adjective phrase used after «be»: over the hill)

«over the hill» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, humorous) old; past one's best because of age.

### In the lessons

People say it jokingly about getting old, especially on birthday cards and in sport. Humorous register, all English-speaking countries.

### Examples

- Dad says he's over the hill now he's 40.
- Over-the-hill party balloons were everywhere.
- Some fans say the striker is over the hill.
- I'm not over the hill yet — I can still beat you at tennis!
- The old car isn't over the hill; it still runs well.
- She felt over the hill after her first grey hair.

### Note

It can sound rude about someone else. It is not about real hills. Plain words: old, past one's best.