high and mighty

idiomPart ofmighty

high and mighty — idiom

1. acting in a proud, self-important manner that suggests you believe you are bette

1.idiom
Definition

acting in a proud, self-important manner that suggests you believe you are better or more important than other people.

Example

Ever since Reuben got his promotion, he has been acting all high and mighty with his former colleagues.

I find it hard to talk to that manager — she is far too high and mighty to listen to anyone below her rank.