Over the hill

Meaning

This is a euphemism for being past one's prime or reaching an age where one is considered old. It is often used jokingly to describe someone who has passed their fortieth or fiftieth birthday.

Lighthearted, sarcastic

Used in a sentence

• Happy fiftieth birthday, don't worry about being over the hill yet.
• He jokes that he is over the hill because he prefers sleep to late night parties.
• My knees ache every time it rains, I guess I am officially over the hill.