On your high horse meaning
What does the saying 'On your high horse' mean?
Idiom: On your high horse
Meaning:
When someone is on their high horse, they are being inflexible, arrogant and will not make any compromises.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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