Flying high Meaning in English
expression · lemma: fly high
ˈfɫaɪɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪ
FLY-ing HAI
flˈaɪɪŋ/ /hˈaɪ
fly-ING HAI
Definition
To feel very happy or to be very successful. It often describes someone excited, proud, or doing extremely well in life or work.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, positive expression. Often used after good news, winning, promotions, or personal achievements. Not the same as 'literally flying.' Use with people, teams, or businesses. Common mistake: Don't use for mild happiness—it's about strong emotion or success.
Spanish: muy feliz - tener mucho éxitoPortuguese (BR): voando alto (feliz/sucesso)Portuguese (PT): voar alto (feliz/sucesso)Chinese (Simplified): 非常高兴 - 非常成功Chinese (Traditional): 非常高興 - 非常成功Hindi: बहुत खुश - बहुत सफलArabic: سعيد جدًا - ناجح جدًاBengali: আকাশে ওড়া (আনন্দ বা সফলতা) - ভীষণ উৎফুল্ল - দারুণ সফলRussian: на седьмом небе - на вершине успехаJapanese: 絶好調 - 有頂天 - 大成功Vietnamese: vui sướng tột độ - thành công rực rỡKorean: 기분이 최고인 - 승승장구하는Turkish: uçuyor olmak (çok mutlu, çok başarılı) - havalara uçmakUrdu: اِنتہائی خوش ہونا - کامیابی کی انتہا پر ہوناIndonesian: sung sướng tột cùng - rất thành công
Example Sentences
After hearing the results, she was flying high.
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The team was flying high after winning the championship.
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He is flying high at his new job.
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After the promotion, Mark’s been flying high for weeks.
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Our company's sales are flying high this year.
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"You look like you’re flying high today!"
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