"higher than a kite" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Audio: en-au-higher than a kite.ogg
Head templates: {{en-adj|+}} higher than a kite (comparative form only)
  1. (idiomatic) Very much under the influence of drugs. Tags: comparative-only, idiomatic Related terms: high as a kite
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