Expressions with “High”

In this lesson, you can learn expressions with “high” which are applicable in everyday situations and add them to your vocabulary.

Be/get on your high horse

Meaning: to show that you feel superior in a bad way.

• Although he doesn’t know much about cooking, Peter always gets on his high horse and complains about the chef’s incompetence.

High and dry

Meaning: to leave someone in an unsettled or difficult situation.

• It’s not fair! They got out of the deal and left us high and dry.

As high as a kite

Meaning: feel excited because of too much alcohol or drug intake.

• The last time I saw Gary he was coming from a party, as high as a kite.

It’s high time

Meaning: used to say that you expect someone to do something soon.

• It’s high time you brought my newspaper. I thought you got lost!

Smell to high heaven

Meaning: strong or unpleasant smell.

• What is it you’re cooking? It smells to high heaven!

Of a high order

Meaning: of high quality or degree.

• The position in the newspaper advert requires Academic English skills of a high order.

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