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hill

Definition

  • noun: a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain
  • noun: a usually rounded natural elevation of land lower than a mountain
  • verb: to form into a heap
  • used to refer to the U.S. Congress

Examples

  • These proposals don't amount to 'a hill of beans'. = These proposals aren't worth 'a hill of beans'. [=these proposals have no value; they are useless]

  • The plows came and cleared the streets, forming a 'hill' of snow on the street corner.

  • The organization is lobbying 'Capital Hill' to increase funding for AIDS research.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Probably because there's no "we. " Just me. I'm afraid if you get into trouble here... ...the cavalry won't be coming over the nearest hill. Le Chiffre arrived yesterday... ...and spent the time reestablishing old relationships. The chief of police and he are now quite close. (..)
    2006 Casino Royale