Off your high horse
Suggest a CorrectionMeaning
To drop arrogance or pride, coming down to earth.
Origin
From 14th-century England, tied to knights; 'high horse' meant rank, slang by 1660s for pride. A 1716 Defoe text uses it for a snob's drop.
Usage Examples
- Get off your high horse and help us.
- She's off her high horse after that flop.
- Off your high horse; don't act so grand!
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