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on high

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on high
something or someone on high is in heaven The angels on high sang His praises.
See also: high

on high
1. in the air The runner turned into our street holding her flag on high.
Usage notes: often with from: You can hire a boat to explore the swamps, where monkeys chatter at you from on high.
2. someone in a position of authority The boss said that the new rules came from on high.
3. in heaven The angels on high sang His praises.
See also: high


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Smoky red flames swayed on high poles, and the fiery blaze flickered over faces, clung to the smooth trunks of palm-trees, kindled bright sparks on the rims of metal dishes standing on fine floor-mats.
The splendid fellow sprang to his feet, and grasping me by the shoulder raised his sword on high, exclaiming:
I will myself go out against this man, but the upshot of the fight will be from on high in the hands of the immortal gods.
 
 
 
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