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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Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall is also high on Forest's list with the 20-year-old open to leaving Spurs after limited minutes, while he wants to ply as a number six which suits Forest.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
MHz Choice, which imports series from around the world, may not be high on your list of must-have streamers — chances are it isn’t.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
"It means there are shortcomings in recognizing the existence of life. These shortcomings are not yet high on the research agenda."
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
Given the stock’s current price and the intraday high on Wednesday, a typical short seller is estimated to be about 11% to 16% underwater, according to ORTEX.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Mrs. Sylvester raised her plucked eyebrows very high on her head.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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