Meaning of the word "over the hill" in English
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over the hill
US /ˌoʊvər ðə ˈhɪl/
UK /ˌoʊvər ðə ˈhɪl/
Idiom
1.
past one's prime; too old to be useful or effective
Example:
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Some people think that once you reach 40, you're over the hill.
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Despite being over the hill, the veteran athlete still competed in the marathon.
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