English Vocabulary for learners
Expressions with 'HIGH'
from: 'high and dry'
to: 'high time'
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| High and dry | left in difficulty without help or resources | “Her husband left her high and dry with two kids to raise.” |
| High and low | everywhere, in many different places | “She searched high and low but couldn’t find her car keys.”” |
| High as a kite (To get high) |
intoxicated with drugs or alcohol | “Carla was as high as a kite at the party last night!” |
| High and mighty | someone who behaves as though they are superior to others | “She got all high and mighty when she was asked to do the dishes.” |
| High profile | be prominent or well-known | “That lawyer only deals with high-profile people.” |
| Come hell or high water | no matter what difficulties arise | “We’ll finish the project this week come hell or high water!” |
| Flying high | be very happy or have a lot of success | “The company is flying high with its latest invention.” |
| Get on your high horse | start behaving in a haughty manner | “He got on his high horse when he was asked to show his ID” |
| In high esteem / in high regard | considered with respect or admiration | “The mayor has always been held in high esteem by the community.”” |
| In high places | powerful or influential | “He got the job because his father has friends in high places.” |
| In high spirits | happy and cheerful | “Susan has been in high spirits ever since her son found a job.” |
| It's high time | appropriate time for something to happen, or something is overdue | “It’s high time you kids were in bed!” |