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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From its intraday high on Wednesday to its post-market low, RTX stock fell almost 10%.
From MarketWatch
At the moment, this does not appear to be high on Washington's list of priorities.
From BBC
He mentioned Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali as people who “have really set the bar high on Parkinson’s and treatments and things of that nature.”
From Los Angeles Times
He has in recent weeks sought to allay voter anxiety about the cost of living in the US, with home affordability high on the list of Americans' concerns.
From BBC
The S&P 500 Equal Weight index hit a record high on Tuesday and has gained around 2.7% over the past month.
From Barron's
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