Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-get-on-your-high-horse
idiom
tuh-get-on-yoor-hai-hawrs
Definition
To act arrogantly or self-righteously, often by assuming a superior moral or social position over others.
Examples
- After winning the debate, she started to get on her high horse about her views.
- He tends to get on his high horse whenever the topic of politics comes up.
- Stop getting on your high horse and listen to the other side’s perspective.
Meaning
This phrase implies that someone is behaving in a way that suggests they believe they are better or more important than others, often criticizing or lecturing them from a place of presumed superiority.
Synonyms
- Act superior
- Be self-righteous
- Preach
