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high horse

/haɪ hɔːrs/

Traducción: Expresión informal que denota una actitud de superioridad moral o arrogancia, usada a menudo en la frase 'bajarse del caballo alto', que significa dejar de comportarse de manera condescendiente o presumida.

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/haɪ hɔːrs/B2informal
  • esExpresión informal que denota una actitud de superioridad moral o arrogancia, usada a menudo en la frase 'bajarse del caballo alto', que significa dejar de comportarse de manera condescendiente o presumida.

An informal expression referring to an attitude of moral superiority or arrogance, often used in the phrase 'get off your high horse,' meaning to stop acting condescending or self-righteous.

  1. Arrogant or superior attitudeB2informal

    A way of behaving that shows you think you are better than others or morally superior.

    esactitud de superioridad

    • He climbed on his high horse and started criticizing everyone.
    • She got off her high horse and apologized for her rude comments.
    • Don't get on your high horse just because you won the argument.