fly high

/flaɪ haɪ/
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Other forms: flying high; flew high; flies high; flown high

Definitions of fly high
  1. verb
    make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
    synonyms: flourish, prosper, thrive
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    antonyms:
    languish
    fail to progress or succeed
    type of:
    change state, turn
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    be elated
    “He was flying high during the summer months”
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    type of:
    experience, feel
    undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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