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be as high as a kite 1. to behave in a silly and excited way because you have taken drugs or drunk a lot of alcohol. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a kite. 2. to feel very happy and excited. Winning the prize gave my self-confidence a tremendous boost; I felt as high as a kite for several days afterwards. See also: high Go fly a kite! (mainly American, informal) something that you say in order to tell someone who is annoying you to go away. Go fly a kite! It's just not funny any more. See also: fly kite-flying (British & Australian) the act of telling people about an idea or plan so that you can find out what they think about it. Mr Baker's hint about US intervention in the war was undoubtedly an exercise in kite-flying. |
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International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) cofounder Eric Beaudonnat recommends kiting away from large crowds. Rubesh and his kiting compatriots are preparing for the first North American Buggy Championship Races, to be held Saturday through Monday at El Mirage Dry Lake here. Greer's kite was small compared to other kiting schemes. |
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