fly high

phrase

: to be elated
She was flying high after winning the contest.

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The ultimate handcuff in fantasy, the Eagle has a chance to fly high if Saquon Barkley were to be sidelined. — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Caraxes and Vhagar fly high up into the sky above the God’s Eye, the lake near Harrenhal. — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 The king of stoner comedy is again flying high, coveting 13 Emmys for co-creating last season’s streamer series while simultaneously earning strong reviews for co-starring in The Invite, a sophisticated indie comedy directed by Olivia Wilde. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026 When Alexandria Real Estate Equities bought the buildings, the office market was flying high. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly high

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly high was circa 1706

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“Fly high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20high. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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