on a high
idiom
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
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Bollywood closed the first two months of 2025 on a high note, thanks to Sanam Teri Kasam, Sky Force and Chhaava.
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Not only did the seniors go out on a high note in the final regular season game in Fort Worth, the win over the Cougars should ensure TCU will host a first and second round game in the NCAA Tournament.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Recommendations From the Washington Post, a story on a high school basketball team being on the road for every game as its gym is under construction.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Young Thug ended 2024 on a high note for himself and his fans when he was offered a plea deal and released from jail.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Not only did the seniors go out on a high note in the final regular season game in Fort Worth, the win over the Cougars should ensure TCU will host a first and second round game in the NCAA Tournament.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Recommendations From the Washington Post, a story on a high school basketball team being on the road for every game as its gym is under construction.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Young Thug ended 2024 on a high note for himself and his fans when he was offered a plea deal and released from jail.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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