"Get high on" is an idiomatic expression used to describe the state of feeling elevated or euphoric due to the influence of a substance, activity, or experience. It refers to the sensation of being consumed by a powerful feeling or thrill that creates a sense of exhilaration, often related to drugs, but not exclusively.
In relation to substances, particularly drugs, "get high on" implies the act of deliberately and voluntarily altering one's mental or physical state by consuming substances that have mind-altering effects. These substances can include marijuana, hallucinogens, opioids, or stimulants that induce sensations of pleasure, altered perception, relaxation, or an altered state of consciousness. "Getting high on" drugs can involve smoking, ingesting, or injecting substances into the body.
However, "get high on" can also be used metaphorically to describe the feeling of enjoyment, elation, or excitement that arises from engaging in certain activities or experiences. This can include hobbies, extreme sports, adrenaline-inducing experiences like bungee jumping or skydiving, or even achieving personal goals or being in a state of flow while doing something one loves. In these cases, "get high on" expresses the intense positive emotions and the exhilaration experienced during such activities, similar to the euphoria sometimes associated with substance use.
