the high road
noun
1
chiefly US
: a morally proper way of doing something
Several local news programs reported the rumor, but the city newspaper took the high road and waited to see if anyone could confirm the story.
2
: an easy way to do something
The book claims to teach the high road to financial success.
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Muncie has taken the high road at every opportunity, and in the face of every horrifying thing that’s come his way.
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Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The hosts usually took the high road and called him Mr. Dent.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
The next morning, Yasmin decides not to take the high road.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024
Brondello laughed when told of Reeve’s stance, before taking the high road.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
The hosts usually took the high road and called him Mr. Dent.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
The next morning, Yasmin decides not to take the high road.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024
Brondello laughed when told of Reeve’s stance, before taking the high road.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the high road
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“The high road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20high%20road. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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