Have a high old time

phrase

Enjoy oneself very much.

She went to the party and had a high old time.

Often appears as...

have a high old time at the party
have a high old time last night

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

Enjoy oneself very much.

She went to the party and had a high old time.

Often appears as...

have a high old time at the party
have a high old time last night

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1

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Colloquial Usage

This phrase is informal and best for casual conversations with friends, not formal situations.

They had a high old time at the reunion.

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Exaggeration

Often used to exaggerate how much fun was had, accentuating positive feelings.

I had a high old time at the concert - it was unforgettable!

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Intensity

The phrase implies an intense level of enjoyment, more than just having a good time.

After winning the game, we had a high old time celebrating.

Pro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

This phrase is informal and best for casual conversations with friends, not formal situations.

They had a high old time at the reunion.

Pro Tip 2/3

Exaggeration

Often used to exaggerate how much fun was had, accentuating positive feelings.

I had a high old time at the concert - it was unforgettable!

Pro Tip 3/3

Intensity

The phrase implies an intense level of enjoyment, more than just having a good time.

After winning the game, we had a high old time celebrating.

Pro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

This phrase is informal and best for casual conversations with friends, not formal situations.

They had a high old time at the reunion.

Pro Tip 2/3

Exaggeration

Often used to exaggerate how much fun was had, accentuating positive feelings.

I had a high old time at the concert - it was unforgettable!

Pro Tip 3/3

Intensity

The phrase implies an intense level of enjoyment, more than just having a good time.

After winning the game, we had a high old time celebrating.

Visual representation of the word "Have a high old time"

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