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High As A Kite

The idiom "high as a kite" is used to describe someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol and is feeling euphoric or intoxicated. It is often used to describe someone who is visibly and noticeably affected by drugs or alcohol.

The phrase "high as a kite" comes from the fact that when someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may feel like they are flying or floating, just like a kite in the sky.

This idiom is commonly used in informal situations, such as among friends or in casual conversations. It is important to note that the use of drugs and alcohol can be dangerous and harmful to one's health, and it is not recommended to use them to achieve a feeling of being "high as a kite".


The usage of the idiom 'High As A Kite' in a sentence

• My cousin had too much coffee and he was high as a kite during the family gathering.

• After winning the championship game, the team was high as a kite and celebrated all night long.

• She took some drugs at the party and was high as a kite, she didn't even know what was happening around her.

• When Sarah found out she got the promotion, she was high as a kite with excitement and joy.

• The orchestra's performance was so captivating that the audience was high as a kite with emotion and excitement by the end of the concert.

• I'm afraid I can't come to work today; I went to the dentist, and now I'm high as a kite on painkillers.

• My sister loves to drink soda, and when she does, she gets high as a kite.

• The stock market is high as a kite right now, but it's hard to predict if it will continue to rise or if there will be a crash.

• The children were running around the park, high as kites, laughing and playing together.

• I cannot use this idiom at A1 level because it is an informal expression that may not be appropriate for beginners in the language.

• After the party, James was so drunk that he was high as a kite and couldn't walk straight.

• Despite being retired, Bob still enjoys smoking marijuana and getting high as a kite in the comfort of his own home.

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