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ВЫСОКО ЛЕТАТЬ coll VP subj: human usu. this WO

1. to occupy a prominent position in society

X высоко летает - X is flying (riding) high

X has made it big X is a big shot.

2. to behave arrogantly, have an excessively high opinion of o.s. : X высоко летает - X thinks that he is too good for everyone

X has a swelled head X is full of himself.