king of the hill
The phrase "king of the hill" can refer to a children's game or a metaphor for dominance and success in various fields.
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Definition
B1Children's Games
(informal)A game where one player stands on a high point and tries to keep others from taking their place.
Example
- In the schoolyard, the children played king of the hill during recess.
B2Idiomatic
(metaphorical)A person or group that is the most successful or dominant in a particular field or activity.
Example
- In the tech industry, being the king of the hill requires constant innovation.
- After winning the championship, she became the king of the hill in women's tennis.
Similar
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