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higher than a kite

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

Very much under the influence of drugs.

comparative-only, idiomatic, slang

Examples

“After several years of experience⟳ as the locums doctor in various E.R.s located in big cities across the country, Matt had learned how to handle⟳ addicts flying higher than a kite, as dangerous as a violent criminal.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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