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The vast majority of politicians think they are functioning on high principle.
George E. Brown, Jr.

Meaning of "on high" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES ON HIGH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on high in the English dictionary

The definition of on high in the dictionary is at a height. Other definition of on high is in heaven.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON HIGH

on earth
on edge
on end
on entire
on file
on fire
on foot
on hand
on heat
on her beam-ends
on hold
on ice
on impulse
on its last legs
on its merits
on key
on leave
on line
on loan
on message

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON HIGH

ahigh
blow sky-high
contact high
fly high
high
hold one´s head high
knee-high
legal high
letter-high
overhigh
riding high
semihigh
shoulder high
shoulder-high
sky-high
superhigh
thigh
type-high
ultrahigh

Synonyms and antonyms of on high in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on high» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON HIGH

Find out the translation of on high to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on high from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on high» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en las alturas
570 millions of speakers

English

on high
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उच्च पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على ارتفاع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на высокой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em alta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উচ্চ উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en haut
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tinggi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf hoch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

高上
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

높은 곳
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing dhuwur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên cao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதிக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उच्च वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yüksek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in alto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na wysoki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на високій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe mare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σε υψηλό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op ´n hoë
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på hög
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på høy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on high

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON HIGH»

The term «on high» is very widely used and occupies the 18.475 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on high

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10 QUOTES WITH «ON HIGH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on high.
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George E. Brown, Jr.
The vast majority of politicians think they are functioning on high principle.
2
Margaret Chan
All countries should immediately now activate their pandemic preparedness plans. Countries should remain on high alert for unusual outbreaks of influenza-like illness and severe pneumonia.
3
Nina Dobrev
Looking back on high school, I just remember specific scenarios and thinking, wow, that was such a big deal at the time, but right now it feels like it never even happened. So I guess if I can give any advice, I would just say that everything will pass, and it'll feel like it was a big deal over nothing.
4
Warren Farrell
Women are the only 'oppressed' group that is able to buy most of the $10 billion worth of cosmetics each year; the only oppressed group that spends more on high fashion, brand-name clothing than its oppressors; the only oppressed group that watches more TV.
5
Kimiko Glenn
When I think back on high school, I always tried to make silly videos with my friends.
6
John Hall
I've had two callers ask, 'Did you ever work for someone who is poorer than you are?' Their idea is it takes a rich person to give you a job because jobs are something that are given to you, an inferior, from on high.
7
William Herschel
All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of confirming more strongly the truths come from on high, and contained in the sacred writings.
8
Ruben Hinojosa
While I do commend the Administration on its commitment and focus on high school reform, I believe that we must focus on graduation as the key accountability measure.
9
Glenn Hubbard
I can't imagine an argument that says that raising marginal tax rates on high income people, many of whom are business owners, is a recipe for economic growth.
10
Edmund Husserl
Philosophers, as things now stand, are all too fond of offering criticism from on high instead of studying and understanding things from within.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON HIGH»

Discover the use of on high in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on high and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fire On High
Lieutenant Robin Lefler's mother died in a shuttle explosion ten years ago.
Peter David, 2002
2
Hinds' Feet on High Places
The story of Much-Afraid and her spiritual journey through difficulties with her companions, Sorrow and Suffering, reminds us constantly of how the Shepherd watches over and takes care of us, no matter what our problems may be.
Hannah Hurnard, 1998
3
Endowed from on High: Understanding the Symbols of the Endowment
This is a unique and reverential guide to growth in the most sacred of all areas of our relationship with the Savior and our heavenly Father. Reading and pondering Endowed from on High will be a choice experience for all Church members.
John D. Charles, 1999
4
Hinds' Feet on High Places: The Original and Complete ...
What can be more exciting than the Hinds’ Feet on High Places allegory?
Darien B. Cooper, Hannah Hurnard, 2013
5
Track-Bridge Interaction on High-Speed Railways: Selected ...
All these require state-of-art technologies, and in recent years design concepts for high-speed railways have improved. The focus in this volume is on the interaction between rail track and bridges.
Rui Calcada, Raimundo Delgado, António Campos e Matos, 2008
6
Hinds Feet on High Places: Devotional
I know that you sense Him drawing you ever nearer to Him.
Darien Cooper, Hannah Hurnard, 1999
7
Hell on High
In Devil's Point Amusement Park, customers flock to the site of such unusual attractions as the Extinct Species Petting Zoo, the waterpark and its real mermaids, and Desire Point, which requires a special fee for admittance. Original.
Holly Lisle, Ted Nolan, 1997
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2nd International Symposium on High-Temperature ...
High Temperature Metallurgical Processing contains the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Thermal Processing of Minerals, Metals and Materials.
Jiann-Yang Hwang, Jaroslaw Drelich, Jerome P. Downey, 2011
9
Wilt On High: (Wilt Series 3)
'Tom Sharpe serves up the loudest laughs in literary comedy .
Tom Sharpe, 2011
10
Power from on High
Is it possible to lead sinners to the Lord with one look or a single sentence? Charles Finney did. In this book he tells remarkable stories of dramatic conversions, and he gives instruction on how to prevail in prayer and overcome sin.
Charles G. Finney, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON HIGH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on high is used in the context of the following news items.
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CRTC looks to the future with ruling on high-speed Internet access …
In the wake of nearly two decades of study, debate, task forces, and government programs, Canada's telecommunications regulator has begun ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
2
Driver Charged With OUI After Leading State Police On High Speed …
A NH man allegedly led Mass. State Police on a high speed chase. (Image Credit: Massachusetts State Police) ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
3
Models to Strut in Eco-Conscious Designs on High Bridge Catwalk
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — The High Bridge will go from pedestrian walkway to designer runway this summer. On Aug. 2, the High Bridge will ... «DNAinfo, Jul 15»
4
Encana (ECA) Weak On High Volume Today
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Encana ( ECA) as a weak on high relative volume candidate. In addition to specific proprietary factors, Trade-Ideas ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
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Ratings: 'Wayward Pines' Ends on High Note; 'Astronaut Wives' Hits …
Fox may have a call to make after all. Wayward Pines' series finale on Thursday night drew 3.9 million total viewers and a 1.2 rating, rising 18 ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
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Porsche owner leads Ann Arbor police on high-speed chase …
Porsche owner leads Ann Arbor police on high-speed chase downtown. Jane Park. 5:45 PM, Jul 24, 2015. Previous Next. Autoplay: ... «WXYZ, Jul 15»
7
Quick Spin: 2016 Honda Accord goes all in on high-tech
Silicon Valley is home to the Google car, Apple, Facebook and countless other millennial-friendly tech firms. So it was only fitting that Honda ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
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High Springs on alert for fake bills
The city of High Springs is urging residents and business owners to stay on high alert when handling cash, especially 20 dollar bills. "I've got a ... «WCJB, Jul 15»
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Chubb Beats on Q2 Earnings, Improves Y/Y on High Premiums
The Chubb Corporation (CB - Analyst Report) reported second-quarter 2015 operating income of $2.08 per share, which surpassed the Zacks ... «Zacks.com, Jul 15»
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Preparing For Inevitable? Maharashtra On High Alert As 'Process' To …
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the petition of Yakub Memon, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, challenging his death ... «Focus News, Jul 15»

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