old as the hills
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used to describe someone or something that is old and has existed for a long time
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.
- Grandma's rocking chair is old as the hills, passed down through generations, its sturdy frame and well-worn seat holding cherished memories.
- Martha, who is as old as the hills, shares her stories of the past with great nostalgia and wisdom.
- The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong, a testament to its age as old as the hills.