English idiom

the high point

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Figurative meaning

the best or most enjoyable part of an event or period

Why this phrase?

Not a literal height; means the best moment.

Example

“Meeting the author was the high point of the trip.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

on top of the world

Feeling exceptionally happy and satisfied, especially after a success.

dear to one's heart

very important to someone and loved deeply

a piece of cake

Something that is very easy to do.

so far so good

used to say that things have gone well up to now

alive and kicking

still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty

blow off steam

to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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