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high and low

idiom

Everywhere; all over the place.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    come hell or high water

    Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.

  2. 02

    fly low

    To have one's fly (zipper) undone.

  3. 03

    friends in high places

    Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.

  4. 04

    friends in low places

    Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.

  5. 05

    get high

    To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.

  6. 06

    get off one's high horse

    To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.

  7. 07

    hang low

    To droop or sag heavily; to remain at a low altitude.

  8. 08

    hell or high water

    Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.

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