on a high
idiom
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
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The 22-year-old’s major-league debut began on a high note, recording his first career hit in his first career at-bat and subsequently receiving a standing ovation.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 21 July 2024
Baltimore’s thrilling walk-off win over the New York Yankees on Sunday ended a five-game losing streak, sending the club’s five All-Stars to Arlington, Texas, on a high note.
—Tim Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2024
Meanwhile, new retail sales data showed American consumers ended the second quarter on a high note.
—Axios, 16 July 2024
Green returned to the starting role and ended the season on a high note, racking up 316 yards of offense and four touchdowns to earn Offensive MVP honors in the Mountain West championship game.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2024
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 21 July 2024
Baltimore’s thrilling walk-off win over the New York Yankees on Sunday ended a five-game losing streak, sending the club’s five All-Stars to Arlington, Texas, on a high note.
—Tim Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2024
Meanwhile, new retail sales data showed American consumers ended the second quarter on a high note.
—Axios, 16 July 2024
Green returned to the starting role and ended the season on a high note, racking up 316 yards of offense and four touchdowns to earn Offensive MVP honors in the Mountain West championship game.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2024
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