On One`s High Horse Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does On One`s High Horse Idiom mean?

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on one`s high horse What does on one`s high horse mean?	to be acting as if one is better than others, to be very proud and scornful	He is always on his high horse and never thinks about other people.
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up the ante What does "up the ante" mean?	to increase what is at stake or under discussion in a dispute or conflict	The union upped the ante in their dispute with the company.
take the rap for (someone or something) What does "take the rap for (someone or something)" mean?	to receive punishment for something, to be accused and punished for something, to receive punishment in place of someone else	The owner of the restaurant was forced to take the rap over permitting underage workers to work at night.

bomb, the What does "bomb, the" mean?	something fantastic or wonderful.	Your party was the bomb.
get carried away What does "get carried away" mean?	to be overcome by emotion or enthusiasm, to lose one's control or judgement	I got carried away yesterday and cleaned all of my apartment.
soaked to the skin What does "soaked to the skin" mean?	one's clothing is wet right through to the skin	I was soaked to the skin after walking in the rain for only a few minutes.

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On One`s High Horse Idiom