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.
- 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