English Expression · Intermediate
high horse
An appearance or sense of smug superiority
Pronunciation: say high horse
Meaning
An appearance or sense of smug superiority.
Example
Lawrence would say no more, so I decided that I would descend from my high horse, and once more seek out Poirot at Leastways Cottage.
Lawrence would say no more, so I decided that I would descend from my high horse, and once more seek out Poirot at Leastways Cottage.
Practice tips
- Practice high horse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.