On high

adverb

In the sky or at a high level.

The birds were circling on high.
Visual representation of "on high" - in the sky or at a high level

Often appears as...

  • circling on high
  • soaring on high
adverb

In heaven.

The decision comes from those on high.
Visual representation of "on high" - in heaven

Often appears as...

  • from on high
  • the decision comes from on high

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

In a high position in a government or other organization.

Orders had been received from on high.
Visual representation of "on high" - in a high position in a government or other organization

Often appears as...

  • decisions from on high
  • orders from on high

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

In the sky or at a high level.

The birds were circling on high.
Visual representation of "on high" - in the sky or at a high level

Often appears as...

  • circling on high
  • soaring on high
adverb

In heaven.

The decision comes from those on high.
Visual representation of "on high" - in heaven

Often appears as...

  • from on high
  • the decision comes from on high

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

In a high position in a government or other organization.

Orders had been received from on high.
Visual representation of "on high" - in a high position in a government or other organization

Often appears as...

  • decisions from on high
  • orders from on high

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "on high"
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Nature Imagery

Use 'on high' to describe things at a great height, often regarding nature and outdoors.

Illustration for Nature Imagery
Eagles often fly on high, surveying their territory.
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Poetic Tone

The phrase adds a poetic or majestic tone when describing scenes in literature or music.

Illustration for Poetic Tone
The choir sang of angels on high in their hymn.
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Visually Striking

'On high' often indicates a striking visual element, especially from a lower viewpoint.

Illustration for Visually Striking
The mountaintop castle stood on high, visible for miles.
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Nature Imagery

Use 'on high' to describe things at a great height, often regarding nature and outdoors.

Illustration for Nature Imagery
Eagles often fly on high, surveying their territory.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Poetic Tone

The phrase adds a poetic or majestic tone when describing scenes in literature or music.

Illustration for Poetic Tone
The choir sang of angels on high in their hymn.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visually Striking

'On high' often indicates a striking visual element, especially from a lower viewpoint.

Illustration for Visually Striking
The mountaintop castle stood on high, visible for miles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Nature Imagery

Use 'on high' to describe things at a great height, often regarding nature and outdoors.

Illustration for Nature Imagery
Eagles often fly on high, surveying their territory.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Poetic Tone

The phrase adds a poetic or majestic tone when describing scenes in literature or music.

Illustration for Poetic Tone
The choir sang of angels on high in their hymn.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visually Striking

'On high' often indicates a striking visual element, especially from a lower viewpoint.

Illustration for Visually Striking
The mountaintop castle stood on high, visible for miles.
Visual representation of the word "On high"

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