on a high
idiom
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
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End Miami Art Week on a high note with John Summit’s electrifying performance at LIV Miami on Saturday, December 7th.
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Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
With Luka Doncic and Kyrie leading the charge, Dallas will aim to rekindle the magic of their recent win streak and start this road trip on a high note.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
That group will be sorely needed if the team harbors any hope of upsetting the Nittany Lions and ending the season on a high note.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
Alabama ended an up-and-down October on a high note: a 34-0 shutout over Missouri.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
With Luka Doncic and Kyrie leading the charge, Dallas will aim to rekindle the magic of their recent win streak and start this road trip on a high note.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
That group will be sorely needed if the team harbors any hope of upsetting the Nittany Lions and ending the season on a high note.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
Alabama ended an up-and-down October on a high note: a 34-0 shutout over Missouri.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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