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
Trump appeared eager to end Musk's service on a high note.
—
Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Dobbins ran into trouble again in the fifth but finished on a high note, striking out Taylor looking on a borderline pitch to avoid potentially loading the bases with one out.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Now, the only chance to salvage pride and end the season on a high note lies in winning this weekend’s FA Cup final.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom residence on Fifth Avenue spans a bit more than 4,000 square feet, perched on a high floor with sweeping views of Central Park.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 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.
Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Dobbins ran into trouble again in the fifth but finished on a high note, striking out Taylor looking on a borderline pitch to avoid potentially loading the bases with one out.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Now, the only chance to salvage pride and end the season on a high note lies in winning this weekend’s FA Cup final.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom residence on Fifth Avenue spans a bit more than 4,000 square feet, perched on a high floor with sweeping views of Central Park.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 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 12 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share