Meaning of ride tall in the saddle | Babel Free
Definitions
- To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner.
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To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly. broadly, idiomatic
Examples
“His son noted Buckley had died "with his boots on, after a lifetime of riding pretty tall in the saddle."”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.