fly high

1. 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]

Example Sentences

If the U.S. economy was really flying high, the Federal Reserve wouldn’t have lowered interest rates last month.

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But investors struggling to understand why some people are worried about the economy, even when stock indexes are flying high, might find explanations within less-visible parts of the market.

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"The anticipated floodgate of claims has commenced, and Fifa's finances could take a huge hit at a time they are flying high after the expanded Club World Cup this year and World Cup in 2026."

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Who else will be flying high when nominations are announced?

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Fast forward 12 months and they are flying high in the league - and through to a first FA Cup semi-final in 34 years after beating Brighton in a penalty shootout.

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