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ride high

Idioms  

  1. Enjoy success, as in He's been riding high ever since they made him vice-president. The high here alludes to both elevated and elated status. [First half of 1800s]

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Hogan kept fighting as his fame continued to ride high even as the years marched on - pictured taking on fellow veteran Ric Flair in 2009.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Usually, presidents ride high at the start of their terms.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2017

In Sorkin’s early sitcom, Sports Night, TV journalists ride high on crackerjack repartee and stories of mythic athleticism.

From Inc • Jan. 4, 2013

In those early months, the science agenda continued to ride high.

From Nature • Sep. 26, 2012

With banner flip-flapping, once more you’ll ride high!

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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