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high–flying
adjective high–fly·ing \-ˈflī-iŋ\
: flying far above the ground
: very successful or determined to succeed
Full Definition of HIGH-FLYING
1
: marked by extravagance, pretension, or excessive ambition
2
: rising to considerable height
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First Known Use of HIGH-FLYING
1581
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