get on your high horse

相關詞: high

成語

Definition

  1. To assume a superior and self-righteous attitude, often criticizing or reprimanding others as if one is morally or intellectually superior.

    自以為是地批評他人

    • I felt he was getting on his high horse when he started lecturing me about how I do my job.

      當他開始就我的工作方式說教時,我覺得他擺出了一副高人一等的姿態。

    • She's always getting on her high horse, criticizing other people for minor mistakes, as if she never makes any.

      她總是擺出一副高人一等的姿態,批評別人的小錯誤,好像她自己從來不會犯錯一樣。

    • Don't get on your high horse with me, we both know you've made the same mistakes.

      別對我擺出一副高人一等的姿態,我們都知道你犯過同樣的錯誤。