on one’s high horse
on (one's) high horse
Having an attitude of condescending moral superiority. My sister was a troublemaker as a teenager, yet she's always on her high horse lecturing me about my life choices. The radio host is known for climbing on his high horse when talking to listeners and guests about the importance of family values.
See also: high, horse, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on one’s high horse
mod. in a haughty manner or mood; bossy. Larry is on his high horse again, bossing people around.
See also: high, horse, on
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- on (one's) high horse
- on high horse
- on one's high horse
- on your high horse
- on one's high horse, to be
- be on (one's) high horse
- be/get on your high horse
- get on (one's) high horse
- get on your high horse
- climb on (one's) high horse