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Select the correct meaning of the italicized idiom/phrase out of the four choices given.
His friends failed to see why he should ride the high horse just because he had won an election.

A
become abnormal
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appear arrogant
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indulge in dreams
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D
hate others
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Solution

The correct option is A appear arrogant
Idiom 'ride the high horse' means to feel proud and behaving in a superior manner. E.g. She is riding the high horse because of her father's recent success in the business.
'Arrogant' means unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than other people. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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