riding high
/ˌraɪdɪŋ ˈhaɪ/INFORMAL · C1
Meaning
being very successful at the moment
Examples
- 1After two hit films in a row, the young director is riding high.
- 2The company was riding high until a cheaper rival appeared.
- 3With record sales and a second shop opening, the bakery is riding high this year.
- 4Tom was riding high after his promotion, but the new job soon became stressful.
- 5Is the band still riding high, or have their new songs disappointed fans?
Grammar
Used after be: is riding high, was riding high. riding keeps its -ing form.
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