on a high
idiom
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
The unit is on a high floor, so there’s no shortage of natural light.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Ending the year on a high note instead of riding a four-game losing streak into the offseason.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Clowney is now heading toward free agency on a high note.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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