Pronunciation: /haɪ hɔrs/
noun a metaphorical expression referring to someone who is acting superior or self-righteous
A1 She always thinks she's better than everyone else, like she's on a high horse.
A2 Don't get on your high horse just because you got a promotion.
B1 He needs to get off his high horse and start listening to other people's opinions.
B2 She's been on her high horse ever since she won the award.
C1 The politician's arrogance put him on a high horse, alienating potential voters.
C2 His constant belittling of others shows his tendency to ride a high horse.
adjective describing someone who is acting in a superior or arrogant manner
A1 She always acts like she's on a high horse, thinking she's better than everyone else.
A2 Don't get on your high horse just because you got a promotion.
B1 His high horse attitude is really starting to annoy me.
B2 I try not to let my success put me on a high horse.
C1 Despite his high horse demeanor, he is actually quite humble in person.
C2 She often finds herself on a high horse when discussing politics with others.
formal He always seems to be on his high horse when discussing politics.
informal She needs to get off her high horse and listen to other people's opinions.
slang Stop acting so superior, get off your high horse!
figurative Don't be on your high horse about being right all the time.
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