High Idioms
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Meaning: experience sudden anger
Example: Jake's parents are going to hit the roof when they see the damage he's done to their car. Read more ➺
Meaning: fix the standards acceptable for the task
Example: Don't set the bar so high that it's impossible to achieve anything. Read more ➺
Meaning: to perfection
Example: The masked ball was excellent. You should have seen the costumes. Everyone was dressed to the nines. Read more ➺
Meaning: when someone is very successful
Example: Our team won four college tournaments in a row this year! Why wouldn't the team be riding high! Read more ➺
Meaning: a wealthy person or company who spends their money in a risky way, often by making risky investments that can offer large rewards
Example: I would never invest money in their company. They are high rollers and I cannot afford that kind of risk. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an important standing in society
Example: With the way he barked orders at the workers, everyone got the impression that he is high up in the company. Read more ➺
Meaning: to refer to something that is already overdue but must be started immediately
Example: After months of being unemployed, it's high time Paul starts a business of his own rather than keep waiting for paid employment. Read more ➺
Meaning: come what may
Example: I want to complete this report by today, come hell or high water. Read more ➺