on a high

phrase

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

Motorcycle manufacturers usually hide pre-launch test bikes under heavy camouflage rather than showcasing them on a high-profile global stage. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

That can be particularly useful in retirement, when an unexpected expense may otherwise require you to pull money from a retirement account, sell investments at an unfavorable time or rely on a high-rate borrowing option. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

After ending the tournament on a high, Spain is looking forward to a promising future after so many young players shone in the team. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Kingsbury’s offense rarely moved receivers around or put skill position players in motion; Blough’s will do both on a high percentage of snaps. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on a high

• abscissae
• adonai
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
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