This phrase means acting superior. Its image comes from earlier times, when riding a taller horse could signal higher rank.
Why we say “get on your high horse”
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What “chew the fat” means, and where it may come from
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“Chew the fat” means to chat casually. Its origin is uncertain, but it may be linked to people talking while chewing tough salted meat.
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How sherry became singular by mistake
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English speakers reshaped sherry after misunderstanding older forms, much like pea from pease and cherry from cherise.
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