high old

high old

Very energetic, enjoyable, and entertaining. Despite being used as a modifier before nouns, the phrase is usually not hyphenated. Families from across the state had a high old time at the annual county fair this weekend. The town has strictly maintained its 16th-century architecture and design, disallowing any new buildings to disrupt the air of preservation. That being said, this is still a high old town, with bustling markets during the day and a vibrant nightlife after the sun goes down.
See also: high, old
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

high old

(of a time or state) most enjoyable or remarkable. informal
1955 Jean Potts Death of a Stray Cat You probably had a high old time chasing blondes.
See also: high, old
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • every woman for herself
  • a broth of a boy
  • broth
  • broth of a boy
  • once in a lifetime
  • round robin
  • a round robin
  • eleventh hour
  • heads I win, tails you lose
  • black market
References in classic literature
That high old family, the Barnacles, had long been too busy with their great principle to look into the matter; and indeed the matter had nothing to do with their watchfulness in out-generalling all other high old families except the Stiltstalkings.
"The bosses are cuttin' loose all along the line for a high old time.
We've had a high old time and murdered no end of people!
The tailor shall be set to work, and the barber, and the candlestick maker; high old times are coming for Colebrook, they are coming, to be sure.
Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast to a high old time the Himalayas as a 19th century aristocratic adventurer searching for the missing link between humans and apes.
In the here and now, the Mensah family - which also includes Isaac's sister, Jess (Olive Gray) and step-brother Tyrone (Tut Nyuot) - seem to be having a high old time in their palatial pad.
HUGH JACKMAN leads an all-star cast to a high old time in the Himalayas in this delightful animated comedy full of family fun and excitement.
MISSING LINK CERT PG HUGH Jackman leads an all-star cast and has a high old time in the Himalayas in this delightful animated family comedy.
A high old time And what a swell party it is set amidst the most iconic backdrop of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.
"I rode my first winner a couple of years ago - and I'll be able to eat more now I don't have a claim!" High old time It was more straightforward for Mountain Hawk's half-brother and stablemate Hawk High, who took the novice chase under Brian Hughes.
HAVING A HIGH OLD TIME Frankie Dettori does another trademark flying dismount after Cracksman's Champion Stakes victory yesterday
Quite why you are in a high old state, only you can say?
Wooden stools surround high old barrel tables in two small rooms, as well as two bar areas.
There's also kneeboarding, powerboat racing CAVING Dudley Caving Club meets at the 40ft high Old Ruiton Windmill, Vale Street, Upper Gornal, which has been fitted with an abseil frame and is well equipped for all aspects of caver training.