Be/get on your high horse

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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.
Visual representation of "be/get on your high horse" - To act as if you think you are better, or more important than others

Often appears as...

  • get on one's high horse
  • be on one's high horse

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Arrogance Displayed

The phrase usually shows arrogance or a patronizing attitude rather than confidence.

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Don't be on your high horse just because you won the competition, humility is valued.
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Cultural Perception

Some cultures may view this phrase as highly offensive or disrespectful.

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In our office, being on your high horse can earn you a bad reputation.
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Informal Usage

This idiom is mostly used in informal situations and may not be appropriate in formal contexts.

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He's always on his high horse at parties, bragging about his new car.
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