Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come down off your high horse
Idiomatic Expression
/kʌm daʊn ɒf jɔː haɪ hɔːrs/
Definition
To stop behaving in a haughty or arrogant manner; to act more humbly.
Examples
- After winning the award, she needed to come down off her high horse and remember her friends who supported her.
- He was so full of himself at the meeting, but I hope he’ll come down off his high horse and listen to other opinions.
- When she saw how hard her colleagues were working, it was time for her to come down off her high horse and contribute.
Meaning
This phrase is used to suggest that someone should stop thinking they are better or more important than others and adopt a more humble attitude.
Synonyms
- be humble
- lower oneself
- put oneself in others’ shoes
- be more modest
