General
in high cotton
What does in high cotton mean?
Enjoying success or good fortune. Tall cotton meant an easy, profitable picking season.
"With that new contract, they're living in high cotton."
Origin
Southern agrarian idiom; tall ("high") cotton was easier to pick and signaled a good crop and prosperity.
Frequently asked questions
What does "in high cotton" mean?
It means prosperous and doing very well—enjoying success or good fortune.
How do you use "in high cotton"?
Use it to describe someone thriving, as in "With that new contract, they're living in high cotton."
Where does "in high cotton" come from?
It's a Southern agrarian idiom; tall ("high") cotton was easier to pick and signaled a good crop and prosperity.
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