The phrase ' not a hill to die on'

[easylemonsqueezy]

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

I'd never heard it in all of my 51 years until 6 months ago, on MN. I've since heard it around 3 times, also on MN. I don't mind it

I like it as people us it to mean two different things depending on if it's not a hill you'd be prepared to die on, or if it absolutely is a hill you'd be prepared to die on. Not many idioms work that way.

I love it!

And when I say it, my kids know, I mean business with whatever it is in relation too! 😂

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

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.

I’m stealing that! 🤣🤣

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?

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

😁😁

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.

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…..

Not something I'd die in a ditch over.

I hate it too you’re not alone @easylemonsqueezy

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.

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

It's a good phrase.

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

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

Gah YABVU using that phrase I’m afraid 😂

Very common phrase where I'm from.

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

I like it.

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

@easylemonsqueezy I’m with you op.

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

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