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High on Meaning in English

expression

ˈhaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HYE-awn
hˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
HYE-on

释义

'High on' usually means affected by drugs or alcohol and feeling excited or euphoric. It can also mean very enthusiastic or passionate about something.

用法与细微差别

Informal; often used about drugs ('high on marijuana'), but also used metaphorically ('high on life'). Common mistake: don't use for physically high locations—in that case, use 'high up on.'

例句

She feels high on life after her vacation.

basic

The kids were high on sugar after the party.

basic

He was caught high on something and acting strange in the street.

natural

Honestly, I was so tired I thought I’d never get high on adrenaline again.

natural

Are you still high on that good news from work?

natural

He was high on drugs last night.

basic