hold one’s high
hold (one's) high
To be able to use drugs without becoming noticeably intoxicated or exhibiting other negative effects, such as becoming ill or unconscious. Similar in construction to "hold one's liquor." A: "You can always tell when Joe's smoked some weed because he starts acting all wacky." B: "Oh yeah, that guy really can't hold his high."
See also: high, hold
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
hold one’s high
tv. to behave reasonably well under the influence of drugs. (Similar to hold one’s liquor.) Ernie can’t hold his high. What a creep!
See also: high, hold
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- hold (one's) high
- hold (one's) liquor
- hold liquor
- hold one’s liquor
- out of (one's) brain
- be out of (one's) brain
- out of (one's) face
- out of (one's) skull
- out of skull
- out of your skull