on a high
idiom
informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.
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Thomas ended 2023 on a high note for the defending NFC champions.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Santa Claus could arrive next week just in time to help stocks end the year on a high note following this week’s selloff.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The holiday season brings unique opportunities and challenges for businesses, read more insights to end the year on a high note here.
—Forrester, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Arriving to your room by boat starts every trip on a high note.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Santa Claus could arrive next week just in time to help stocks end the year on a high note following this week’s selloff.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The holiday season brings unique opportunities and challenges for businesses, read more insights to end the year on a high note here.
—Forrester, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Arriving to your room by boat starts every trip on a high note.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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