Being high: As in example can depict having a very wide view of ones situation in life; feeling isolated, alone, or away from the known and secure – as one might in starting a new job, losing ones job, or moving to a new town; apprehension; anxiety. Looking at something high: Above ones head; feeling impressed or awed; challenge. Being on a high building: Being cut off from ones emotions and thus feeling isolated; achievement; fear of losing control. Also: Ones aspirations and widest view of life, therefore the spiritual. See: descend; hill; mountain; positions. Idioms: High and mighty; high as a kite; high flown; high flyer; high minded; high places.
