How to Pronounce "hill to die on"
expression
HIL tuh DIE on
HIL too DIE on
Definition
An issue, cause, or principle that someone feels very strongly about and is willing to face serious consequences for, even if it’s risky or unpopular.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hˈɪl/ /tˈuː/ /dˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIL tuh DIE on
UK
HIL too DIE on
Listen in Context
This is not a hill to die on for me.
He made his point, but it wasn't a hill to die on.
Is this really the hill to die on?
I don't agree, but this isn't my hill to die on—let's move on.