also: はなのたかい
expression
Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'one's nose is high', used to describe someone who is proud or haughty. Often used in the form 鼻が高い to mean 'to be proud of something' or 'to boast'.
See also: 鼻が高い
彼は息子の成功を鼻が高く思っている。
He is proud of his son's success.
あの人はいつも鼻が高い。
That person is always stuck-up.
Idiom from the physical metaphor of a raised nose indicating pride. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a common expression in Japanese.