high and mighty
Overbearingly arrogant; ostentatiously self-important or self-aggrandizing.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't act so high and mighty just because you won the game.”
“He acts high and mighty at work, but he is actually quite insecure about his own performance.”
“Despite his humble beginnings, he adopted a high and mighty attitude that alienated his former friends and colleagues.”
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come hell or high water
Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
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friends in high places
Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.
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get high
To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.
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get off one's high horse
To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.
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hell or high water
Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.
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high and dry
Abandoned, stranded, helpless.
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high and low
Everywhere; all over the place.
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high cotton
The best of times; a time of well being.
Last updated August 10, 2026