Meaning of over-the-hill in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   over-the-hill

   Definitions

   1. too old to be useful

   Examples

   • « He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders- Anthony Trollope »

   Synonyms

   • old

Browse dictionary

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• over-the-counter drug
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• overabundant