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Meaning of "over the hill" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVER THE HILL

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WHAT DOES OVER THE HILL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of over the hill in the English dictionary

The definition of over the hill in the dictionary is beyond one's prime. Other definition of over the hill is absent without leave or deserting.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVER THE HILL

over
over a barrel
over again
over against
over and above
over and over
over someone´s head
over the counter
over the fence
over the hump
over the moon
over the odds
over the score
over the top
over-able
over-advertise
over-aged
over-alert
over-articulate
over-assessment

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVER THE HILL

ant hill
Bexhill
bunny hill
chill
Churchill
downhill
dunghill
Edgehill
foothill
go downhill
hill
make a mountain out of a molehill
molehill
sandhill
shill
sidehill
thill
Thornhill
uphill
wind-chill

Synonyms and antonyms of over the hill in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OVER THE HILL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «over the hill» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of over the hill

Translation of «over the hill» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVER THE HILL

Find out the translation of over the hill to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of over the hill from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «over the hill» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在山上
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sobre la colina
570 millions of speakers

English

over the hill
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहाड़ी के ऊपर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فوق التل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

за бугром
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sobre o monte
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাহাড় উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur la colline
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Di atas bukit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

über den Berg
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

丘の上
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Liwat gunung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên đồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மலை மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डोंगरावर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tepenin üzerinde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oltre la collina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na wzgórzu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

за бугром
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

peste deal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάνω στο λόφο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oor die berg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

över kullen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

over åsen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of over the hill

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVER THE HILL»

The term «over the hill» is very widely used and occupies the 7.404 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVER THE HILL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about over the hill

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7 QUOTES WITH «OVER THE HILL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word over the hill.
1
Victoria Abril
I like men with some belly who are a little over the hill.
2
Justin Berfield
L.A. can be intense, but the second you get over the hill into Calabasas, your stress level immediately drops because it's so peaceful and safe. Sometimes I really miss it.
3
Salman Khurshid
What I'm interested in is the fascinating image of young leaders... you know, young people leading in different fields. You see athletes and people in gymnastics, where the requirement is that you are supple and very, very young... 11... and by the time you're 14, you're already over the hill.
4
Alvin Lee
I just play to the people I can see. So it's almost like you are playing to the first few rows of the crowd. You can see the faces of the first hundred people, but then it becomes a blur as the crowds disappear over the hill.
5
Thurston Moore
Kids think of us as being totally over the hill.
6
Arthur Schopenhauer
Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.
7
Loudon Wainwright III
If you're 28 and singing about being over the hill, you're pretending. When you're 67 and singing about it, you know what you're talking about.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVER THE HILL»

Discover the use of over the hill in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to over the hill and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Over the Hill and Between the Sheets: Sex, Love, and Lust in ...
It's all here on the journey "over the hill and between the sheets."
Gail Belsky, 2009
2
You're an Over-the-Hill Golfer When...
The book is filled with signs that will help the over-the-hill golfer in your life recognize that he just may be past his golf-playing prime: Your swing isn't strong enough to create back pain, but your back hurts anyway.
Randy Voorhees, 2012
3
Out of the Woods But Not Over the Hill
Brimming with nostalgia, gently mocking life’s absurdities, never shy of an opinion, this is Gervase Phinn at his wittiest, twinkly-eyed best.
Gervase Phinn, 2010
4
Over the Hill, You Pick Up Speed: Reflections on Aging (for ...
Essays on the pleasures and perils of growing older by "an accomplished raconteur" --Kirkus Reviews
Nardi Reeder Campion, 2006
5
Over the Hill and on a Roll: Laugh Lines for the Better Half ...
After selling more than 300,000 copies, Over the Hill and On a Roll gets a well-deserved face lift.
Bob Phillips, 2010
6
We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips ...
Humorous and informative stories from three dozen women who have hiked the Appalachian Trail and many other footpaths--their insight and practical wisdom should inspire men and women of all ages.
Susan Alcorn, 2003
7
Out to Pasture: But Not Over the Hill
In journal format, tells the story of Hattie McNair's experiences and adventures in a South Carolina retirement community.
Effie Leland Wilder, 2002
8
Humor Me, I'm Over the Hill
Humor Me, I'm Over the Hill is the Geranium Lady's irresistibly funny appeal to her fellow adventurers in aging to "live happily to one hundred―or die trying!"
Barbara Johnson, 2009
9
Over the Hill Self Defense: How People of Age Can Win ...
The simple, yet effective techniques chosen from a wide spread knowledge of martial arts. It is then that you must choose to laugh or to kick some butt! Oh, fiddlesticks! Do both! You ll live longer! This is really a must read for all ages.
Howard Barber, 2012
10
Over the Hill
Accompany Gina as she confronts the future on her terms and discover why "Over The Hill" is a First Place winner in Authorlink's annual New Author Awards Competition.
Patricia Frederick, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVER THE HILL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term over the hill is used in the context of the following news items.
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Retirement Planner: Stick to the books on stock market
In June, The Wall Street Journal had a blaring headline that read: "Over the Hill: Retirees Yank 401(k) Funds." The story went on to question the ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
2
You know you're getting old when....
“You know you're over the hill when you have a rain hood, a miniature sewing kit and a travel-sized jar of Vaseline in your handbag! «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Getting serious about his health changed the life of Millstadt's Mick …
“I said 'Ah, I'm too old, over the hill, all the excuses,” said Hoepfinger, who credited Lane for his training tips and techniques that helped ... «Belleville News-Democrat, Jul 15»
4
Three strikes: Facing life without
WALLA WALLA — The Buick heads over the hill and the Washington State Penitentiary appears on the left of the highway, in a nest of chain ... «Kitsap Sun, Jul 15»
5
Ramp helps wheelchair users enjoy activities on waterway in …
Prior to the construction of the ramp, the trail over the hill and down to the creek was just a “deer path,” White said. “Before this, people had to ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
6
Firefighters battle 3-alarm grass, brush fire near Monmouth
She could smell the fire just over the hill of Fishback Road. It was a massive field up in flames, sparked by a farmer using a combine. «KATU, Jul 15»
7
Gifford: What has coach Steve Hansen done with All Blacks that …
But, hand on heart, did McCaw look over the hill in Christchurch nine days ago? And if you suspect Hansen of letting sentiment cloud his ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
8
Rotary supports Meals on Wheels
Betsy & Company along with the Over the Hill Gang Relay for Life Team presents a 1 day trip to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. First pick up at 8:15 ... «Union Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Coming Home: Lost dog finds its way to the right home
Until a year and a half ago when he decided to explore a rig over the hill from our house and didn't come home. When my husband's nightly ... «Bismarck Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Loving fans bring joy to Wickerman after a year marred by tragedy
“About halfway through the second song we played, about 20 or 30 people came over the hill and started running down because they could ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»

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