Meanings
How to pronounce "king of the hill":
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A children's game in which one player stands on top of a hill or other location atop an incline, and attempts to repel other players whose goal is to capture his position.
Example: "He twisted his ankle while playing king of the hill and was not allowed to play again."
The player in this game who stands atop the hill.
A person who has achieved a measure of success and is considered to be a leader in his field.
Example: "He was considered a renegade in journalism until he won the Pulitzer Prize, but now he is the king of the hill."
Example Sentences
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The experienced hiker was the king of the hill, leading the group effortlessly to the summit.
2
After months of hard work, he finally became the king of the hill in his company and was promoted to CEO.
3
In the world of sports, he was the undisputed king of the hill, holding multiple records in various disciplines.
4
The class bully would always assert his dominance and be the king of the hill during recess.
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The talented singer was crowned the king of the hill in the music industry, winning numerous awards.
