over-the-hill

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over-the-hill

He thinks his old computer is over-the-hill.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Too old to be useful or effective: The primary meaning describes someone or something that is considered past their prime, especially due to age, and no longer capable, competent, or productive.
    • Past one's best years: Often used informally and sometimes disparagingly to indicate that a person is old and no longer as physically or mentally sharp as they once were.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in informal, conversational contexts and can be considered insensitive or ageist. It is more common in spoken English than in formal writing.
  • It can be applied metaphorically to objects, ideas, or styles that are considered outdated or obsolete.
Variants and Related Words
  • Superannuated (adj): (More formal) Retired or disqualified because of age; obsolete.
  • Past it (adj. phrase): (Informal, chiefly British) A very close synonym meaning too old to be effective.
  • Long in the tooth (adj. phrase): An idiom meaning old, especially when referring to a person or animal.
Synonyms
  • Obsolete
  • Outdated
  • Aged
  • Geriatric (when referring specifically to people, can be more clinical or derogatory)
Antonyms
  • In one's prime
  • Young
  • Vigorous
  • Cutting-edge (when referring to things or ideas)
Related Idioms
  • Over the hill: This is the standard idiomatic form of the adjective. It functions as a fixed expression.
  • Past one's sell-by date: An idiom with a similar meaning, comparing a person to expired food.
over-the-hill

He thinks his old computer is over-the-hill.

Adjective
  1. too old to be useful
    • He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders- Anthony Trollope

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