Over the hill – Ý nghĩa

1. Ý Nghĩa

Over the hill: (một người nào đó) đã đến một độ tuổi mà họ được coi là đã qua tuổi thanh xuân hoặc không còn trẻ nữa, cả về thể chất và đôi khi là về những kỳ vọng của xã hội (Được dùng với thái độ vui vẻ hoặc hài hước, thừa nhận quá trình lão hóa và sự trôi qua thời gian).

2. Ví dụ/Examples

You’re just over the hill and the party is only getting started, so don’t worry about turning 40!

He has recently been feeling low since he believes he’s over the hill, but his wife keeps telling him that age is just a number.

She threw a huge party to celebrate turning 50 and happily accepted that she was officially over the hill.

To tease him about reaching his momentous birthday, his children surprised him with a banner that said “Happy Over the Hill.”

She is concerned that her professional opportunities will diminish now that she’s considered over the hill in the eyes of the industry.

After being turned down for jobs because of her age, she struggled to get over the idea of being over the hill.

She was extremely offended by their crude comments, which implied that she was over the hill and past her prime.

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