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

Summer is coming to a close, so end it on a high note with a gorgeous gel manicure. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026

And while Beckham turned out to be a dud, the lessons of history justify taking a big swing on a high school player at the top of the draft. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Recognising who comes third at the World Cup is akin to another huge international sporting event, the Olympic Games, which predates it, and gives one of the teams the chance to end their tournament on a high. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Spain, the reigning European champion and 2010 World Cup winner, enters Sunday's final on a high note and will play the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between Argentina and England. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for on a high

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