| English | Russian |
| a high priest of science | жрец науки |
| be high in the instep | подымать нос |
| be making a high-stakes bet | играть по-крупному (Alex_Odeychuk) |
| be tired high | быть в состоянии, когда не спал или мало спал ночью, но при этом на удивление бодр и энергичен в течение дня (maystay) |
| drive a vehicle at high speed | разогнать |
| drive a vehicle at high speed | разгонять |
| feelings are running high and it may end up in a fight | страсти разгораются и дело может кончиться дракой |
| find a place high above the ground | взгнездиться |
| find oneself in the spotlight against a background of passions running high | попасть под горячую руку (VLZ_58) |
| get on one's high horse | задирать хвост кверху |
| get on one's high horse | задирать хвост |
| go sky-high | неизмеримо вырасти (Andrey Truhachev) |
| go sky-high | неизмеримо вырастать (Andrey Truhachev) |
| high and dry | ни с чем (Example: "After being assisted with his the flat tire, Billy was robbed and was left high and dry.") |
| High Dollar | Очень дорогой (Example: "These shoes are high dollar." Franka_LV) |
| high-falutin | ходульный |
| high-faluting | ходульный |
| high-flown | громозвучный |
| high-gloss | яркий (in the sense of "eye-catching," "attention-worthy" Liv Bliss) |
| high ground | преимущество (in a figurative sense, "high ground" refers to a position of advantage, superiority, or moral authority in a given situation or context. It can imply having a better perspective, a clearer understanding, or a more advantageous position than others involved in the same situation.
For example, a person who takes the "high ground" in a disagreement or conflict might choose to remain calm, respectful, and rational, even when provoked or attacked. This approach can help them maintain their dignity and credibility, while also demonstrating their commitment to finding a fair and peaceful resolution to the situation.
In politics or business, "high ground" can refer to a position of ethical or strategic advantage that allows one to gain leverage over their opponents or competitors. This might involve taking a principled stand on an issue, or positioning oneself as an expert or thought leader in a particular field.
Overall, taking the "high ground" in a figurative sense means acting with integrity, wisdom, and compassion, and striving to do what is right and just, even in the face of opposition or adversity: You have the high ground Taras) |
| high ground | превосходство (Taras) |
| high ground | моральный авторитет (Taras) |
| high horse | белое пальто (ханжество Ремедиос_П) |
| high-maintenance | дорого обходится (о человеке ART Vancouver) |
| high-maintenance | требующий слишком больших сил и затрат (о человеке: "Look, Ted is a very high-maintenance guy," says a long-time girlfriend of Fonda's from Los Angeles. "He is known for loving-the-one-you're-with syndrome, and fooling around on his wives." (Vanity Fair) ART Vancouver) |
| high noon | лучшая часть (чего-либо) |
| high-pitched | высокий |
| high places | сферы (Liv Bliss) |
| high point | апогей |
| high priest | глашатай (доктрины, движения) |
| high priest | глашатай |
| high-profile | громкий (a high-profile murder case – громкое дело об убийстве • It was a high-profile case involving well-known public servants and their mobster friends. -- громкое дело • high-profile campaign -- громкая кампания ART Vancouver) |
| high-road | прямой путь (к чему-либо) |
| high-sounding | трескучий |
| high-sounding | широковещательный |
| high-sounding | шумливый |
| high steel | высотные конструкции (plushkina) |
| high water mark | итог, рекорд на определённый день (irene2012) |
| high-water mark | наивысший предел |
| in a high place | наверху (They think that because I'm your daughter, you might pass along a kind word to someone in a high place were they to catch your eye in a favorable way. 4uzhoj) |
| in a high-up place | наверху (ART Vancouver) |
| in high gear | в разгаре |
| in high places | в высоких инстанциях (Andrey Truhachev) |
| in high places | в верхних инстанциях (Andrey Truhachev) |
| in high places | в высших эшелонах власти (Andrey Truhachev) |
| in high places | в высших кругах (Andrey Truhachev) |
| in high places | на верхних этажах власти (Andrey Truhachev) |
| move into high gear | закипать |
| of high standard | высокопробный |
| reach a high position in society | взбираться в гору |
| reach a high rung | залететь (Достичь очень высокого положения (обычно в сочетании с нареч. высоко, далеко; разг. фам.). Иван Иванович высоко залетел: заведует целым отделом. george serebryakov) |
| run high of feelings | взыграть (impf of взыграть) |
| run high | разыграться (pf of разыгрываться) |
| run high | взыгрывать (of a river) |
| stink to high heaven | иметь очень дурной запах (Taras) |
| up high | наверху (And someone up high didn't want it solved.) |
| work is moving along in high gear | дело кипит |
