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Meaning of on one's high horse | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español darse aires darse ínfulas espetarse
Suomi hyveellinen
Français sur ses grands chevaux

Examples

“When she gets on her high horse there is not much to do but go along with it or wait for it to pass.”

CEFR level

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

See also

on one's honor on one's Jack Jones on one's L's on one's last legs on one's lee-lane on one's legs

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