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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

  • (..) with you at all times. Spare parts, batteries, anything you need for an orderly transition. Orderly? Don't you get it? We're done! Finished! Over the hill! Hey, hey, hey, now. Come on, guys. We all knew this day was coming. Yeah, but now it's here. Look, every toy goes through this. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3