on high

expression literary

The phrase "on high" is used to denote elevated positions, whether physical, authoritative, or divine.

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Definition

B2General

(common)At a high altitude or elevation.

Example

The birds flew on high, disappearing into the clouds.

C1Authority

(informal, ironic)In a position of authority or power.

Example

Decisions from on high often affect us all.

C1Religion

(literary, religious)In heaven or a divine realm.

Example

Prayers were sent to the Lord on high.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on high":

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