Meaning & use
over the hill
Past the peak of one's youth, energy, or usefulness, often used humorously about reaching middle age.
See it in a sentence
Friends teased him about being over the hill the moment he turned forty.
She joked that finishing a marathon proved she was far from over the hill.
A note on using this word
Usually said in a joking or affectionate way, often around milestone birthdays, rather than as a serious insult.
Words with a similar meaning
past one's prime
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Words with an opposite meaning
in one's prime
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