n.
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
▸a heap or mound.
v.
form into a heap.
▸bank up (a plant) with soil.
Phrase
- a hill of beans
[with neg.]
N. Amer. informal something of little importance or value. - over the hill
informal old; past one's best.
Etymology
OE hyll, of Gmc origin.
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