Campaigners call for people to stop saying 'over the hill' and other 'ageist' phrases

Sky News Wednesday 10 June 2026, 02:06 UTC 1 min read

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Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill". Pic: Anna Frank/ iStock

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