ride the high horse
Example Sentences
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Increasing riches had not softened his nature, for he was grumpy and fussy, and apt to ride the high horse on every occasion.
From A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
There was no fear that Faith would ride the high horse with her, or lay down the law severely; she was much more likely to be too indulgent, though certain not to play with wrong.
From Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
The high horse, truly; indeed, you shall ride the high horse!
From Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures by William Black
Highty-tighty! so we're going to ride the high horse, eh?
From Hunter's Marjory A Story for Girls by Margaret Bruce Clarke
You're a fine one to ride the high horse with me!
From The Imaginary Marriage by Henry St. John Cooper
