Sentence examples for on high from inspiring English sources

"on high" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that is elevated or in a high position. It can also be used figuratively to mean a higher or more important level. Example: "The birds could be seen soaring on high above the mountain tops." This sentence describes birds flying high up in the sky. Example: "The decision was made by those on high, leaving the rest of us to deal with the consequences." This sentence uses "on high" figuratively to describe a group of individuals in a higher or more powerful position making a decision that affects others.

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on high

adverb

In the sky or the heavens.

  • The Lord our God who dwelleth on high Psalms 63:5

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Stir while heating on high heat.

Cook on high for one hour.

Angels rejoicing on high.

Turn the oven on high.

Ding Dong Merrily on High.

Destruction rains down from on high.

But the thrills came from on high.

The order came from on high.

The security forces went on high alert.

Place reagents on high shelves.

–Don't rely on high market returns.

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