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snow on the mountaintop

idiom
Meaning

Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.


Examples
SIMPLE

He has a little snow on the mountaintop now.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though he still feels young, the snow on the mountaintop shows he is getting older.

COMPLEX

The distinguished professor carried the snow on the mountaintop with grace, a testament to the many years he had spent in deep study.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    snow job

    An attempt to persuade a person using flattery or deception.

  2. 02

    snow on the rooftop

    Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.

  3. 03

    snow out

    To cover with snow.

  4. 04

    walk in the snow

    An occasion when a momentous career decision is made, especially a decision to resign or retire.

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