Share Phrases and idioms with the word HIGH
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They've been married for a year now, and she ....... (is pregnant).
She wears her apron high
You can't raise your kids with ...... (an overbearing or domineering manner) —you need to give them room to grow and express themselves.
With a high hand
Our business has been ...... (very successful) ever since we launched this very popular new product.
Has been flying high
People only become true celebrities when they maintain ..... (a position attracting a lot of attention and interest from the public) both in their professional and private lives.
a high profile
If you ask me, giving up sweets is ....... (a very significant amount of effort or sacrifice necessary), even if it does make you healthier in the long run.
a high price to pay
Please don't let Joe try to fix the printer—he's .... (Someone who is completely clueless) when it comes to all things mechanical.
He is a lost ball in the high weeds
Wow, a score of 2575 points! I just beat my previous ... (highest level ever achieved before)!
all-time high
The students held their pens .... (about an object - held in a position of readiness), waiting for the instructor to signal them to begin the exam.
at the high port
You will ....(be punished swiftly and harshly) if mom finds out that you came home past curfew again.
You will be for the high jump
I'll go see if I can persuade the committee, for I am .... (regarded with a large amount of respect or admiration) among them.
held in high regard
Construction is .... (to be operating at the highest, fastest, or most efficient level) all around the city as it prepares for the upcoming Olympics.
in high gear
Ellen's been .... (happy and upbeat, often due to some success or positive occurrence) ever since she found out she got the lead in the school play.
in high spirits
When I was .... (very young), I loved playing with dolls and stuffed animals.
knee-high to a grasshopper
Sam is never going to make friends here until he .... (stops acting as if he is better than other people; stops being arrogant) and stops acting like he knows more than all of us.
gets off his high horse
After winning the Oscar, he decided to .... (finish, complete, or leave something at a successful, impressive, or climactic point).
go out on a high note
She must .... (have favour with powerful people who can help one to get or do what one wants) because she is definitely unqualified for that job.
have friends in high places
