How to Pronounce "high horse"
expression
ˈhaɪ/ /ˈhɔɹs
HY HORSS
hˈaɪ/ /hˈɔːs
HY HAWSS
Definition
If you are on your high horse, you act as if you are better, smarter, or more important than others. It describes behaving in an arrogant or condescending way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪ/ /ˈhɔɹs
British English
hˈaɪ/ /hˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY HORSS
UK
HY HAWSS
Listen in Context
Stop being on your high horse and listen to what others are saying.
He always talks to us from his high horse.
You need to get off your high horse and help the team.
Whenever Sarah argues, she gets on her high horse and refuses to see anyone else's point of view.