Apr 29, 2023 · The expression comes from military usage. Wictionary An allusion to the military practice of capturing/holding a hill (high ground), no matter the cost or (lack of) benefit, as in the Battle of …

Dec 4, 2010 · I've heard it said that Eskimos have many words for snow and that the English have many words for hill. If so what are they?

Aug 12, 2012 · The OED defines summit, in its topological sense, as ‘the topmost point or ridge of a mountain or hill’. For a peak it gives ‘the pointed top or summit of a mountain; a mountain or hill …

Is this the " hill I am willing to die on "—the one I am willing to go down fighting for? In the normal course of the day, when confronted with a problem, it is not realistic to expect someone to run down this …

Jan 18, 2015 · Is there a word that specifically refers to reaching the top of a hill or mountain? I want to describe the action of reaching the top of a hill and finally being able to see what is on the other...

Jun 9, 2025 · I posted this on our Forum ( Wild Extremes) after a question about uphill/downhill shooting was asked and thought I'd post here if anyone was interested in it. Understanding Arrow Trajectory …

Dec 23, 2014 · The expression "It's all up hill from here!" and "It's all down hill from here!" mean that things will only get better or things will only get worst. Metaphorically going uphill can provide for a ...

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Dec 15, 2025 · Looks like an old paper placemat from a restaurant: Note how poorly the northern Lower ranks even back then.

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