Categories: Social Slang
Get off your high horse means to stop acting superior or arrogant. It is usually used to tell someone to stop behaving in a condescending manner or to stop acting as if they are better than others.
Examples:
1. Sarah was constantly criticizing her friends for their lifestyle choices and belittling their achievements. Her friends finally had enough and told her, “Get off your high horse and start treating us with respect.”
2. During a group discussion, Mark kept interrupting others and talking down to them, considering his opinions more valuable. One of his colleagues got frustrated and said, “Hey Mark, why don’t you get off your high horse and listen to what others have to say?”
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