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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

  • (..) - You coming? - Uh yes, yeah, one second - Are you fucking with me? - No. You should actually, limber up as well especially, if you're going down that hill its very important. I don't believe in it. You ever seen a lion limber up before taking down a gazelle? - Sno-balls..? - Yeah. Sno-balls? (..)
    2009 Zombieland