Page 2 | The phrase ' not a hill to die on'

SugarandSpiceandAllThingsNaice · 21/01/2025 23:30

I think there is more to object to military comments that allude to sex:
”Despite a vigorous thrusting offensive, the city proved impregnable”

Lonelycrab · 21/01/2025 23:27

Think it’s just you OP

SugarandSpiceandAllThingsNaice · 21/01/2025 23:25

How do you feel about “don’t fall on your sword”?

DeepFatFried · 21/01/2025 23:25

Tryingtokeepgoing · 21/01/2025 18:59

I hate the phrase ‘punch a wall’ , but it’s not a hill I’m willing to die on…

I hate ‘That is all’ .
Ditto.

orangewasp · 21/01/2025 23:21

I like it. I'm really surprised that some people have only encountered it on Mumsnet, it's a pretty common phrase.

MidnightBloom · 21/01/2025 23:19

I love it and say it often.

Tomatotater · 21/01/2025 23:14

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:00

That's what I assumed, do we have any reason to believe this is a reference to the crucifixion specifically? I always assumed it was a generic battle site...

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I always thought it was the Battle of Bosworth, although that doesn't make sense thinking about it, as Richard III did think it was a hill to die on!

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:21

BeLilacSloth · 21/01/2025 21:17

Oh God you’re one of them 🥴

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I am! I can't help it! 🤣😭

lowlight · 21/01/2025 21:20

it's not as bad as 'jesus wept'

only hear these on mumsnet

BeLilacSloth · 21/01/2025 21:17

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:14

It's usually said by people who have nothing to say but if it's an earnest plea for help - if I'm the first poster and a little time has gone by, I comment to bump the thread so someone can actually contribute properly. I feel too bad to just scroll on. Just trying to offer a little support.

Any other contect than the above then yes it would be weird and unnecessary

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Oh God you’re one of them 🥴

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:16

Marine30 · 21/01/2025 21:09

Yes - I think Megan and Harry used it a lot. Therapy speak - it’s all awful.

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Therapy speak - yeah I agree with this. The word 'space' makes me cringe too if it's referring to anything other than parking or extra terrestrial

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:14

BeLilacSloth · 21/01/2025 21:05

Just such an annoying, unnecessary phrase, if someone’s got something to say on a thread just say it!

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It's usually said by people who have nothing to say but if it's an earnest plea for help - if I'm the first poster and a little time has gone by, I comment to bump the thread so someone can actually contribute properly. I feel too bad to just scroll on. Just trying to offer a little support.

Any other contect than the above then yes it would be weird and unnecessary

Marine30 · 21/01/2025 21:09

SunshineAndFizz · 21/01/2025 19:44

For some reason, whenever someone uses the word 'narrative' I get the ick.

'Changing the narrative to suit their purpose'. Shudder.

Yes - I think Megan and Harry used it a lot. Therapy speak - it’s all awful.

BeLilacSloth · 21/01/2025 21:05

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:02

What's wrong with that?!

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Just such an annoying, unnecessary phrase, if someone’s got something to say on a thread just say it!

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:02

BeLilacSloth · 21/01/2025 20:45

Hate it with a passion, along with ‘didn’t want to read and run.’

What's wrong with that?!

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:02

I have reread the OP properly and actually I'd be fucking livid if someone told me I was over reacting about something. I initially read the phrase in a general sense - I say things are hills to die on. I would not be happy about being told what hills are worth dying on. So YANBU!

User09678 · 21/01/2025 21:00

SoScarletItWas · 21/01/2025 19:40

Assuming it’s because Jesus was crucified on a hill.

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That's what I assumed, do we have any reason to believe this is a reference to the crucifixion specifically? I always assumed it was a generic battle site...

Cm19841 · 21/01/2025 20:46

It's so useful for reminding people to put things in perspective and prioritize. Much prefer it to "do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?"

I like "stay in your lane". Another under appreciated skill more people should master.

BeLilacSloth · 21/01/2025 20:45

Hate it with a passion, along with ‘didn’t want to read and run.’

MrsTerryPratchett · 21/01/2025 20:18

IsThePopeCatholic · 21/01/2025 19:51

Its origins are military, according to wiki.

Exactly. Nothing to d with Christ.

I used this phrase the other day with my team to point out how petty everyone was being

Marine30 · 21/01/2025 20:12

Not a massive fan but it doesn’t bother me hugely. Much prefer ‘pick your battles wisely’ - sounds a bit warrior-like 👌

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 21/01/2025 20:09

easylemonsqueezy · 21/01/2025 18:39

Makes me want to punch a wall.
That is all.

I like it.

NewNeolithic · 21/01/2025 20:04

BebbanburgIsMine · 21/01/2025 19:28

I haven't seen it anywhere except Mumsnet.

I absolutely loathe it,

Any variation of "host, hosted, hosting" is another one I can't stand.

What on earth is the hosting about?

Rocksaltrita · 21/01/2025 19:55

I like it. It has military origins about defending a vantage point at whatever cost (soldiers’ lives). I find it odd that people think it’s a MN phrase. It’s a very commonly used expression!

WellsAndThistles · 21/01/2025 19:55

Never heard anyone threatening to punch a wall? Is that a new MN one?