Phrase guide

over the hill

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Of a person, old, past the prime of life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Mrs. Joiner is over the hill.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: worn out

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: stary — old, past the prime of life
  • Portuguese: dobrando o cabo da boa esperança — old, past the prime of life
  • Portuguese: entradote — old, past the prime of life
  • Russian: старый (staryj) — old, past the prime of life
  • Russian: отживший своё время (otživšij svojó vremja) — old, past the prime of life
  • Spanish: no estar para muchos trotes — old, past the prime of life