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The phrase ' not a hill to die on'

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easylemonsqueezy · 21/01/2025 18:39

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

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BCBird · 21/01/2025 19:53

Heard it quite carefully lot at work.

NoTouch · 21/01/2025 19:52

I'm not keen on "Makes me want to punch a wall", as it makes someone sound unhinged, but each to their own

IsThePopeCatholic · 21/01/2025 19:51

Its origins are military, according to wiki.

sometimesmovingforwards · 21/01/2025 19:48

easylemonsqueezy · 21/01/2025 18:39

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

Please remember that walls matter too.

Printedword · 21/01/2025 19:46

It's not very common in real life. Quite popular in here.

I wouldn't use it, I can't even sing words like that in songs.

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.

GentlyAnarchistic · 21/01/2025 19:43

When I see posters bent out of shape over something so trivial, I always think they must lead a very privileged life.

SoScarletItWas · 21/01/2025 19:43

SoScarletItWas · 21/01/2025 18:45

I don’t mind it. Better than the alternatives:

I'm not going to die in a ditch over it
or
I’m not getting bent out of shape over it

I’ve also decided I prefer it to the similar phrases of:

I’ve got no skin in this game

and the vile

I don’t have a dog in this fight

Chouradanilova · 21/01/2025 19:42

@easylemonsqueezy I’m with you op.

SunshineAndFizz · 21/01/2025 19:42

I like it.

What about 'pick your battles', do you prefer that?

SoScarletItWas · 21/01/2025 19:40

User09678 · 21/01/2025 19:38

Why would it offend a Christian? Probably a stupid question but I don't know the answer exactly

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

Hankunamatata · 21/01/2025 19:39

Very common phrase where I'm from.

Lettucepray1 · 21/01/2025 19:39

Collette78 · 21/01/2025 19:35

I like it … but I say “it is what it is” a lot and people don’t like that either 😂

Gah YABVU using that phrase I’m afraid 😂

Letmehaveabloodyusernameplease · 21/01/2025 19:39

I thought it was ' Not my hill to die on' 🤔

User09678 · 21/01/2025 19:38

maddiemookins16mum · 21/01/2025 19:31

It's not a phrase I use but it doesn't really offend me. I did however have a colleague who did not like its use because she was a Christian.

Why would it offend a Christian? Probably a stupid question but I don't know the answer exactly

User09678 · 21/01/2025 19:36

It's a good phrase.

Collette78 · 21/01/2025 19:35

I like it … but I say “it is what it is” a lot and people don’t like that either 😂

CreationNat1on · 21/01/2025 19:35

I dislike it too.

Something sanctimonious about one person telling another what they subjectively believe to be petty. It's often used by my abusive sister, when she wants to dismiss any drama that she has drilled up. Deflate without an apology.

7ft1garysson · 21/01/2025 19:33

I hate it too you’re not alone @easylemonsqueezy

daisychain01 · 21/01/2025 19:32

Not something I'd die in a ditch over.

PointsSouth · 21/01/2025 19:31

SoScarletItWas · 21/01/2025 19:24

I have been known to Flip similarly and say ‘Well this is my circus and these are absolutely my monkeys’ 🤣🤣

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There’s a lot of mileage in this idea of reversing idioms.

”I have an almost inexhaustible supply of fucks, and I’m prepared to donate all of them.”

…keep going…..

maddiemookins16mum · 21/01/2025 19:31

It's not a phrase I use but it doesn't really offend me. I did however have a colleague who did not like its use because she was a Christian.

Greyish2025 · 21/01/2025 19:31

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…

😁😁

seelookhearboo · 21/01/2025 19:30

Agree. I think the internet has reduced our vocabulary and ways to say things greatly.

Greyish2025 · 21/01/2025 19:28

easylemonsqueezy · 21/01/2025 18:39

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

You sound very wound up/ agressive

Have people been quoting this phrase to you in an attempt to convince you to let something go and not get into a fight about it?

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