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on one's high horse

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Definition of on one's high horse words

  • noun on one's high horse acting in an arrogant, haughty, or disdainful manner 0

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Parts of speech for On one's high horse

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

on one's high horse popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for on one's high horse

adj on one's high horse

  • biggety — conceited or self-important.
  • cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
  • high-and-mighty — haughty; arrogant.
  • know it all — a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.

adjective on one's high horse

  • highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.

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