ride high
To enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The team is riding high after their big win.”
“You are riding high now that you finished your difficult exams.”
“She rides high whenever her paintings sell at the gallery.”
“After the company stock price doubled, the CEO was riding high and planning a massive expansion.”
“The local bakery is riding high because a famous food critic recently gave their sourdough bread a perfect review.”
“The city is riding high this month as thousands of tourists arrive for the international film festival.”
“The young scientist is riding high this week because a prestigious journal just published her research on renewable energy sources.”
“Having secured the promotion and the respect of his peers, he was riding high, confident that his long-term career goals were finally within reach.”
disputed origin
Possibly an allusion to one who rides on horseback in an upright, proud, and commanding manner. The phrase remains of uncertain origin, appearing without a specific date of introduction or a recorded individual to whom the coinage may be attributed.
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come hell or high water
Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
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free ride
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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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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full ride
A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.
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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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go along for the ride
To accompany someone in a passive manner, or to take a relatively passive or detached role in a project or group activity.
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hell or high water
Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.
Last updated August 10, 2026