High and mighty

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adjective

Someone who is high and mighty thinks they are more important than other people.

He has always acted high and mighty because his father is the town's mayor.
Visual representation of "high and mighty" - Someone who is high and mighty thinks they are more important than other people.

Often appears as...

  • act high and mighty
  • feel high and mighty

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Condescending Tone

Using 'high and mighty' implies a judgemental and scornful attitude towards someone's behavior.

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Don't talk to me in that high and mighty tone; we're equals here.
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Sarcastic Usage

'High and mighty' can be used sarcastically to mock someone who is being overly proud or arrogant.

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Oh, excuse me, your high and mighty-ness, didn't realize you owned the place!
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Informal Context

The phrase is often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.

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She's acting all high and mighty now that she won the lottery.
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