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UK(as) old as the hills
/az ˈəʊld az ðə hˈɪlz/
/æz ˈoʊld æz ðə hˈɪlz/(as) old as the hills
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What is the origin of the idiom "old as the hills" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
1. The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong, a testament to its age as old as the hills.
2. The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong, a testament to its age as old as the hills.
3. Martha, who is as old as the hills, shares her stories of the past with great nostalgia and wisdom.
4. Martha, who is as old as the hills, shares her stories of the past with great nostalgia and wisdom.
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