This idiom is of uncertain origin, used in informal conversations and informal writing to exaggerate the age or antiquity of something or someone, and is often used in a lighthearted or humorous manner.

What is the origin of the idiom "old as the hills" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „old as the hills“ im Englischen

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