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high road

idiom
Meaning

A course of action which is dignified, honourable, or respectable.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is better to take the high road when someone is rude.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though his coworker insulted him, he took the high road and refused to argue back.

COMPLEX

Choosing to take the high road, she ignored the malicious rumors and focused entirely on her professional responsibilities.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bump in the road

    A setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor.

  2. 02

    come hell or high water

    Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.

  3. 03

    down the road, not across the street

    Of the technique for committing suicide, along the radial artery rather than across the wrist from side to side.

  4. 04

    friends in high places

    Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.

  5. 05

    frog

    [Cockney slang]road

  6. 06

    get high

    To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.

  7. 07

    get off one's high horse

    To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.

  8. 08

    get the show on the road

    To begin or launch; to get going.

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