at the high port vs like a blue-arsed fly

at the high port

prep
  • Sticking up; (of hair, etc) standing up at a marked angle. 

  • Held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way. 

  • Positioned ready for immediate use. 

  • Held with two hands as in "port arms", but carried well above the head. The high port is often the position taught for running (at the double) or charging. 

  • At once, quickly; unhesitatingly, vigorously. 

like a blue-arsed fly

adj
  • To be frantic, harried or restless 

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