ride high

ride high

1. To experience success. The candidate is riding high in the polls after a strong debate performance. That stock is expected to ride high on the news that the company exceeded its profit forecasts.
2. To feel confident and/or exuberant because of success or a pleasurable or uplifting experience. She's been riding high ever since she got that promotion. I really rode high after that weekend. It was so much fun!
See also: high, ride

riding high

1. Currently experiencing success. The candidate is riding high in the polls after a strong debate performance. That stock is riding high on the news that the company exceeded its profit forecasts.
2. Feeling confident and/or exuberant because of success or a pleasurable or uplifting experience. She's been riding high ever since she got that promotion. I'm really riding high after that weekend. It was so much fun!
See also: high, riding
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ride high

Enjoy success, as in He's been riding high ever since they made him vice-president. The high here alludes to both elevated and elated status. [First half of 1800s]
See also: high, ride
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ride high

be successful.
See also: high, ride
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

riding ˈhigh

very successful or confident: The company has been riding high for the last two years, but will their success continue?
See also: high, riding
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ride high

To experience success.
See also: high, ride
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • riding high
  • be as high as a kite
  • set (one's) sights high
  • set your sights high/low
  • the heat is on
  • near and dear to (one)
  • have a high opinion of (someone or something)
  • in high gear
  • high gear
  • junk bond
References in periodicals archive
DOMESTIC disruption and sexual tension ride high in Graeme Allan's excellent studio production.
Classic beauty Malandra Burrows, who first galloped to fame 12 years ago as Emmerdale stable girl Kathy Tate, now hopes to ride high in Hollywood.