Hill to die on

A phrase denoting a particular issue or subject to which a person could choose or not choose to commit. Suggests being obstinate or stubborn; i.e. the person will defend their opinion at any cost.

According to our boss, first said by Richard G. December 2020.

"I could tell him Richard didn't make up that phrase, but it's not my hill to die on."

Hill to die on by MadiG27 December 14, 2020

Not a hill I want to die on 

A military expression referring to an issue that the speaker wants to address, but recognizes would be too much hassle to deal with. It's a metaphor for realizing that, although you want to defend your "hill" from attack, to do so would be suicidal given the much stronger enemy, and this particular hill isn't so vital that you should give up your life for it, so it's best to just retreat.

- "The Colonel wants to kick off the exercise on Monday, but we're really not going to be ready until at least Tuesday. But that's not a hill I want to die on, so I'm just going to go along with what he wants."

- "Look, I understand you're upset about them demoting Corporal Thompson, and I know you want to go argue his case with the Sergeant Major, but is that really a hill you want to die on?"

Not a hill I want to die on by Gyreneisms September 1, 2013

hill I am willing to die on 

An opinion with which one will stick no matter what, yea verily, even unto death itself. Usually regarding an incredibly trivial and inconsequential matter... but not always.

"coconut water is a top tier beverage. this is a hill i am willing to die on" - Twitter user @nailaham1ra, 8/19/2020

I say Bernie got screwed, and that's a hill I am wiling to die on.

hill I am willing to die on by smendler August 23, 2020