high on

phrase

: enthusiastically in approval or support of
party leaders high on a new candidate

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People who score high on measures of zest are also more likely to view their lives as meaningful. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026 Warren Foegele broke in and made a cross-ice pass to Greig, who beat Varlamov high on the stick side. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Both wear coarse, sheep’s wool djellabas over trekking pants and plaid shirts and have turban-like scarves, known as shesh, piled high on their heads. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 As African industry professionals convened at this year’s Durban FilmMart, both the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence were high on the agenda. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high on

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high on was in 1933

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high off the hog
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high on one's list
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“High on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20on. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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