Be/get on your high horse
phrase
To act as if you think you are better, or more important than others.
She got on her high horse after getting the promotion and started ordering everyone around.
Often appears as...
- get on one's high horse
- be on one's high horse
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To get angry, especially when someone suggests you are wrong or at fault.
Whenever anyone tries to give him advice, he gets on his high horse and refuses to listen.
Often appears as...
- get on one's high horse about something
- be up on one's high horse
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To act as if you think you are better, or more important than others.
She got on her high horse after getting the promotion and started ordering everyone around.
Often appears as...
- get on one's high horse
- be on one's high horse
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To get angry, especially when someone suggests you are wrong or at fault.
Whenever anyone tries to give him advice, he gets on his high horse and refuses to listen.
Often appears as...
- get on one's high horse about something
- be up on one's high horse
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Arrogance Displayed
The phrase usually shows arrogance or a patronizing attitude rather than confidence.
Don't be on your high horse just because you won the competition, humility is valued.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Perception
Some cultures may view this phrase as highly offensive or disrespectful.
In our office, being on your high horse can earn you a bad reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
This idiom is mostly used in informal situations and may not be appropriate in formal contexts.
He's always on his high horse at parties, bragging about his new car.
Pro Tip 1/3Arrogance Displayed
The phrase usually shows arrogance or a patronizing attitude rather than confidence.
Don't be on your high horse just because you won the competition, humility is valued.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Perception
Some cultures may view this phrase as highly offensive or disrespectful.
In our office, being on your high horse can earn you a bad reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
This idiom is mostly used in informal situations and may not be appropriate in formal contexts.
He's always on his high horse at parties, bragging about his new car.
Pro Tip 1/3Arrogance Displayed
The phrase usually shows arrogance or a patronizing attitude rather than confidence.
Don't be on your high horse just because you won the competition, humility is valued.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Perception
Some cultures may view this phrase as highly offensive or disrespectful.
In our office, being on your high horse can earn you a bad reputation.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
This idiom is mostly used in informal situations and may not be appropriate in formal contexts.
He's always on his high horse at parties, bragging about his new car.
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