Choose the correct meaning of the italicized idiom/phrase. His friends failed to see why he should ride the high horse just because he had won an election.
appear arrogant
become abnormal
indulge in dreams
hate others
A
appear arrogant
B
indulge in dreams
C
hate others
D
become abnormal
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'Ride the high horse' means to show arrogance and conceit. E.g. He is riding on his high horse these days. Thus, option B is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect.
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