idioms involving “hill”

As old as the hills

Very old (exaggeration)

“It's hard to believe that Sakura-san hasn't retired; he is as old as the hills.”

Downhill

Easier from now on

“The hard work is over; it's all downhill from here..”

Make a mountain out of a molehill

To turn a small problem into a large problem

“There is no reason to make a mountain out of a molehill; we can solve this problem ourselves.”

Hill of beans

Almost nothing, of no value

“The after-tax profit didn't amount to a hill of beans.”

Over the hill

Past peak performance, weakened

“We went to the famous singer's concert, but thought he was over the hill.”