lofty perch

Gingrich had plenty of baggage, but the ads knocked him from a lofty perch in just four weeks.

Dorothy descended from her lofty perch on the stool, and met the red gleaming eyes of Pincher intently watching all her movements.

It was with a feeling of relief that Clifford stood on the floor of the lofty perch and glanced down at the glare of water.

I think after due consideration I will retain my lofty perch Ugh!

"I'll bet upon the little tailor," he cried, as he saw Sandy mounting with alacrity to his lofty perch.

He presided on his 67 seat—a lofty perch—in a very high hat and with great dignity.