from on high

from on high

From a position of authority in a particular hierarchy. I'm not happy about it either, but because that directive came from on high, we have to follow it and change our methods immediately. This order came from on high, so you know it's important.
See also: high, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

from on high

1 from a very high place. 2 from remote high authority or heaven.
See also: high, on
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See also:
  • chain of command
  • at the top of the food chain
  • low on the totem pole
  • promote
  • promote (one) from (something) to (something else)
  • high man on the totem pole
  • totem
  • low man on the ladder
  • low man on the totem pole
  • the lowest rung on the ladder