on your high horse

on (one's) high horse

Having an attitude of condescending moral superiority. My sister was a troublemaker as a teenager, yet she's always on her high horse lecturing me about my life choices. The radio host is known for climbing on his high horse when talking to listeners and guests about the importance of family values.

See also: high, horse, on

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on your high horse

used to refer to someone behaving in an arrogant or pompous manner. informal

See also: high, horse, on

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