high on
Idioms-
Under the influence of alcohol or a drug. For example, I think he got high on marijuana before he came to the party . [c. 1930]
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Very enthusiastic about, as in They were high on video games . [1940s]
Example Sentences
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“Victor and I are both high on life,” said Angela, 63.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Yet here I was, without him, flying high on the joy of grandparenting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
But at its lowest point this year, the S&P 500 fell 9.1% on March 30 from its previous high on Jan. 27, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
But now, as he approaches the middle of his second term, the president is riding high on a series of judicial wins.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The parrot perches high on the foremast, squawking at a volume far too loud for such a small bird.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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