Be over the hill

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To be too old to do something.

If you call someone to be over the hill, you say rudely that he/she is old and no longer attractive or productive, not suitable for something, or not capable of doing something useful.

Example:

Sam, a famous football player, has decided to retire next year. Although he is only 34, he thinks he is over the hill as an athlete.


At the age of 85, she says she's never felt she's over the hill. She always finds something good she can do for other people.