be/get on your high horse
(informal) to behave in a way that shows you think you are better than other people
be/get on your high horse
(informal) to behave in a way that shows you think you are better than other people
friends, people, etc. in high places
friends, people, etc. in positions of power and influence
He has friends in high places.
have a high old time
(old-fashioned, informal) to enjoy yourself very much
(come) hell or high water
despite any difficulties
I was determined to go, come hell or high water.
high and dry
high and mighty
(informal) behaving as though you think you are more important than other people
high as a kite
(informal) behaving in a very excited way, especially because of being strongly affected by alcohol or drugs
a high/low profile
the amount of attention somebody/something has from the public
This issue has had a high profile in recent months.
I advised her to keep a low profile for the next few days (= not to attract attention).keep a low profile(= not to attract attention)
The story was given a low profile in today's papers.
in high dudgeon
(old-fashioned, formal) in an angry or offended mood, and showing other people that you are angry
He stomped out of the room in high dudgeon.
She stormed out in high dudgeon.
it’s about/high time
(informal) used to say that you think somebody should do something soon
It's about time you cleaned your room!
of a high order | of the highest/first order
of a high quality or degree; of the highest quality or greatest degree
The job requires diplomatic skills of a high order.
She was a snob of the first order.
smell, stink, etc. to high heaven (informal)
take, claim, seize, etc. the moral high ground
to claim that your side of an argument is morally better than your opponents’ side; to argue in a way that makes your side seem morally better
I was angry with his blatant attempt to take the moral high ground.