on a high
idiom
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
Examples of on a high in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For a party, Scott displays different kinds of cookies on a high shelf, a plate rail that runs around a room in his apartment.
—
John Birdsall
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
The musical — with music by Matthew Sklar, a book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin and lyrics by Beguelin — centered on a high school student in conservative Indiana who wants to bring her girlfriend to prom.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Inter Miami, eager to build on a midweek victory and head into June on a high note after a miserable May, will be forced to play with a depleted roster against perennial power Columbus Crew at Chase Stadium on Saturday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
For a crisper look, iron sheets while slightly damp on a high steam setting and hang immediately to finish drying.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for on a high
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John Birdsall
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
The musical — with music by Matthew Sklar, a book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin and lyrics by Beguelin — centered on a high school student in conservative Indiana who wants to bring her girlfriend to prom.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Inter Miami, eager to build on a midweek victory and head into June on a high note after a miserable May, will be forced to play with a depleted roster against perennial power Columbus Crew at Chase Stadium on Saturday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
For a crisper look, iron sheets while slightly damp on a high steam setting and hang immediately to finish drying.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for on a high
Cite this Entry
“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share