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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But change on the island is high on his agenda.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
A basket of the Mag Seven hit an all-time high on Friday, but the AI “hyperscalers” among them no longer resemble their formerly lean selves.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Manchester United and Manchester City have him high on their wanted list this summer and Forest will struggle to keep him with no European football next season.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Read more: The market is riding high on an AI spending boom — but what could crack this rally?
From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026
Natalie left the podium riding high on a wave of cheers and applause from half a million people.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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