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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
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What is the meaning of the expression "high on something" as in "high on energy", "high on resources", "high on confidence" etc ? Does it mean having a lot of something ?
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Debpriya De What is the meaning of the expression "high on something" as in "high on energy", "high on resources", "high on confidence" etc ? Does it mean having a lot of something ? The expression "high on" started with hallucinogenic drugs, or any taking any substance that produces a feeling of euphoria, or flying high.
- Debpriya De What is the meaning of the expression "high on something" as in "high on energy", "high on resources", "high on confidence" etc ?
- Does it mean having a lot of something ?
- The expression "high on" started with hallucinogenic drugs, or any taking any substance that produces a feeling of euphoria, or flying high.
- I suppose the expression has evolved to be anything taken to such excess that you lose touch with reality.
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Debpriya DeWhat is the meaning of the expression "high on something" as in "high on energy", "high on resources", "high on confidence" etc ? Does it mean having a lot of something ?The expression "high on" started with hallucinogenic drugs, or any taking any substance that produces a feeling of euphoria, or flying high.
I suppose the expression has evol
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I think that in casual speech, "He's high on X" can also be similar to "He's strong/big on X." "X is his strong suit."
OR "He's a strong proponent/advocate/supporter of X."
He's high on Obama!
Agreed, this could also mean that he's lost touch with reality on this matter.
OR "He's a strong proponent/advocate/supporter of X."
He's high on Obama!
Agreed, this could also mean that he's lost touch with reality on this matter.
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Debpriya DeDoes it mean having a lot of something ?It can mean that. It can also mean feeling very optimistic about something. Context is needed to determine a plausible meaning in any given case.
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