on a high
phrase
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
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Small-cap stocks kicked off the new trading month and quarter on a high note.
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Liz Napolitano,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
People left this fantastic match on a high—with the notable exception of the Iranian fans and players so crushed by the game’s outcome.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2026
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Liz Napolitano,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
People left this fantastic match on a high—with the notable exception of the Iranian fans and players so crushed by the game’s outcome.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2026
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“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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