How to Pronounce "high and mighty"
expression
ˈhaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmaɪti
HYE-and-MYE-tee
hˈaɪ/ /ˈænd/ /mˈaɪti
HYE-and-MYE-tee
Definition
To act as if you are more important or better than everyone else; arrogant and self-important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmaɪti
British English
hˈaɪ/ /ˈænd/ /mˈaɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HYE-and-MYE-tee
UK
HYE-and-MYE-tee
Listen in Context
Don't be so high and mighty about your success.
She always acts high and mighty with her classmates.
Nobody likes it when you get high and mighty.
He walked into the room looking all high and mighty, like he owned the place.