king of the castle
The phrase "king of the castle" is commonly used in children's play and idiomatically to describe someone in a dominant position.
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Definition
A2Children's Play
(informal)A game where one child stands on a raised spot while others try to take their place.
Example
- During recess, the kids played king of the castle on the hill.
B2Idiomatic
(informal, sometimes sarcastic)A person who assumes a dominant or authoritative position over others.
Example
- Ever since he got the promotion, he's been acting like the king of the castle.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "king of the castle":
king of kingsking of the hillking's manhigh kinglord and masterlord of the manor