(as) high as the sky

(as) high as the sky

1. Literally, very high in terms of height or distance. The balloon flew as high as the sky when the little girl let it go.
2. slang Very intoxicated with drugs or alcohol. Do you remember last night at all? You were as high as the sky!
3. Very happy. I was as high as the sky when I found out that I'd gotten an A on my hardest exam.
See also: high, sky
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (as) high as a kite
  • high as a kite
  • kite
  • be as high as a kite
  • in high gear
  • set (one's) sights high
  • set your sights high/low
  • the heat is on
  • ride high
  • riding high