Phrase guide

on one's high horse

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • When she gets on her high horse there is not much to do but go along with it or wait for it to pass.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 趾高气扬 (zhǐgāoqìyáng) — self-righteous
  • Chinese Mandarin: 骄傲自大 — self-righteous
  • Finnish: hyveellinen — self-righteous
  • French: sur ses grands chevaux — self-righteous
  • Icelandic: setja sig á háan hest — self-righteous
  • Icelandic: gera sig merkilegan — self-righteous
  • Spanish: darse ínfulas — self-righteous
  • Spanish: espetarse — self-righteous
  • Spanish: darse aires — self-righteous
  • Spanish: subirse a la parra — self-righteous
  • Welsh: ar gefn ei geffyl — self-righteous