light on the hill

Definitions

Used to evoke the values of the Australian Labor Party.

Australia, figuratively

Examples

“1949 June 12, Ben Chifley, speech, 2009, Pamela Robson (editor), The Light⟳ on the Hill, Great Australian Speeches, unnumbered page, We have⟳ a great objective—the light⟳ on the hill—which we aim to reach⟳ by working for the betterment of mankind not only here but anywhere we may give⟳ a helping hand.”

“The traditional ethic of the fair go was resurrected, the light⟳ on the hill reignited, and the government promised that those currently unemployed would not be left to stagnate.”

“Tellinglly, when asked to give⟳ an example of how he understood equality, he replied ‘I want⟳ every kid to have⟳ a desk, with a lamp, and his own⟳ room to study⟳.’ The light⟳ on the desk replaced the light⟳ on the hill.”

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