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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For any investor, yields are fairly high on all kinds of investments right now, including on cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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
The Bayer Leverkusen defender caught Mexico's Jesus Gallardo high on the shin following a sliding challenge in the 54th minute.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
And Mama Nguza, who walks with her head held strangely high on account of the giant goiter nestled like a goose egg under her chin.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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