Definitions

over-the-hill

ADJECTIVE

past middle age

Synonyms

WEAK

ancient elderly gray old past one's prime

Example Sentences

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“I’m not over the hill, but I’m on top of the hill with a view in both directions,” Kelly told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Today is my birthday, and I’m feeling a bit over the hill.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

At this point, a group of asylum seekers who we hadn't noticed playing football nearby appeared over the hill.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

After walking over the hill, this cousin by the last name of Walton made his way south to Arkansas and created an empire based on the profit from selling those pigs at market.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

What worried me was that the bulls were ranging all over the hill, even around the back side of the pine tree.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan