on a high
idiom
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
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For a crisper look, iron sheets while slightly damp on a high steam setting and hang immediately to finish drying.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Last December, the designer and jewelry label collaborated on a high jewelry collection featuring Wang’s design codes and infused with personal touches.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Minnesota held onto that lead for much of the game, though the Mariners (31-26) chipped away an inning later when Cal Raleigh hit a two-run home run on a high fastball from Bailey Ober that was above the strike zone.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
Trump appeared eager to end Musk's service on a high note.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Last December, the designer and jewelry label collaborated on a high jewelry collection featuring Wang’s design codes and infused with personal touches.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Minnesota held onto that lead for much of the game, though the Mariners (31-26) chipped away an inning later when Cal Raleigh hit a two-run home run on a high fastball from Bailey Ober that was above the strike zone.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
Trump appeared eager to end Musk's service on a high note.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
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“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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