standing in high cotton

standing in high cotton

Experiencing success (likened to the image of a field of well-growing cotton plants). I can't believe I got such good grades this semester—I'm really in high standing cotton now!
See also: cotton, high, standing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in high cotton
  • high cotton
  • ride high
  • riding high
  • set (one's) sights high
  • set your sights high/low
  • be as high as a kite
  • the heat is on
  • near and dear to (one)
  • have a high opinion of (someone or something)