snow on the mountaintop
Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He has a little snow on the mountaintop now.”
“Even though he still feels young, the snow on the mountaintop shows he is getting older.”
“The distinguished professor carried the snow on the mountaintop with grace, a testament to the many years he had spent in deep study.”
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snow job
An attempt to persuade a person using flattery or deception.
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snow on the rooftop
Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
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snow out
To cover with snow.
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snowed under
Having a lot of things to do, usually work-related; tied up.
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walk in the snow
An occasion when a momentous career decision is made, especially a decision to resign or retire.
Last updated August 10, 2026