You’re over the hill

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The internet slang termYou’re over the hill” refers to the idea that someone is getting old, past their prime or no longer as relevant or cool as they used to be.

Examples:
– If someone is making a joke about their parents lack of understanding about modern technology, they might say:

John: “My dad still thinks a floppy disk is the latest high-tech gadget.”
Emily: “Haha, tell him he’s over the hill.”

In a conversation about a popular music artist who used to be trendy but is now considered outdated, someone might say:

Sarah: “Did you hear the latest song from that artist who was popular five years ago?”
Alex: “Yeah, I used to like their music, but now they’re over the hill.”

Synonyms:
outdated, old, past it
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