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fly high

Idioms

Be elated, as in They were flying high after the birth of their first baby. This expression alludes to a high pitch of feeling. [Mid-1600s]

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fly high

Some of their new drones fly high and long, seeking enemy coordinates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025

Flowers and balloons - including one for "Wonderful Mum" - were accompanied by messages such as "rest in peace" and "fly high, pretty lady".

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2025

“Your grandfather always said he wanted me to fly high so I could see just how big this world is,” she tells one of her sons.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2024

We fly high, no lie, you know this, Birdin’.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2023

Holding me down when all I want is to fly high and free.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

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