from on high
from on high
From a position of authority in a particular hierarchy. I'm not happy about it either, but because that directive came from on high, we have to follow it and change our methods immediately. This order came from on high, so you know it's important.
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from on high
1 from a very high place. 2 from remote high authority or heaven.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017