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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“The scouts were not quite as high on him as my dad was,” Nick Vachon said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
The average high on Masters weekend is just over 74, according to William Schmitz, a climatologist with the Southeast Regional Climate Center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The shares have surged 43% over the past six trading days, closing at a five-year high on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The stock closed at nearly a five-year high on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
On the other side he gathered the boy up again, placing him as high on his shoulder as he could.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
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