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

  • (..) Only three questions, no more. Like in fairy tales. Do you know a man named Kasper? No. That was the first one. What is "Green Hill"? It's a clinic for weight loss, from the side of Mian. I met Lionel there. My boss was on treatment and I accompanied him. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop
  • (..) - Yes francs - this may be a telephone number. We'll find out soon. Hello? This is Green hill. Monsieur Tarpon speaking. Say your card number. Excuse me. "Green hill". You'd better check it. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop