high-and-mighty

Example Sentences

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And in its high and mighty position, it became an object of ridicule.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

And they sit on this committee, and they sit there so high and mighty.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2023

Suddenly gari had become food that was served at gatherings for the high and mighty and it was fashionable.

From BBC • May 28, 2022

"If a professor comes in and he’s all high and mighty and using words they don’t understand — that doesn’t help them relax and think," Mehler said.

From Fox News • Feb. 20, 2022

It wasn’t high and mighty like cabin one, but long and low and solid.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan