high road
A course of action which is dignified, honourable, or respectable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is better to take the high road when someone is rude.”
“Even though his coworker insulted him, he took the high road and refused to argue back.”
“Choosing to take the high road, she ignored the malicious rumors and focused entirely on her professional responsibilities.”
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all roads lead to Rome
Different paths can take one to the same goal.
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bump in the road
A setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor.
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come hell or high water
Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
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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.
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friends in high places
Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.
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frog
[Cockney slang]road
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get high
To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.
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get off one's high horse
To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.
Last updated August 10, 2026