on the Hill

Cultural  

1. A phrase referring to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where Congress meets: “They're debating that nuclear waste issue on the Hill today.”

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Example Sentences

The Church on the Hill pub in Glasgow is just a stone's throw away from Hampden and a piper welcomed hundreds of revellers ahead of kick-off.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Subsequently, Dermer, who wrote the speech, became persona non grata on the Hill among Democrats, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

“But talking about vaccines on the Hill is like walking on a razor blade that’s on fire.”

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

“It’s because of AI that San Francisco is back,” Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang said last month on the Hill & Valley Forum podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

When I get back up on the Hill later that afternoon, Ella’s on the phone.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz