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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Mendoza, meanwhile, took the high road in his emotional acceptance speech after winning the award.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Athletic director Pete Bevacqua and coach Marcus Freeman had taken the high road in recent weeks, avoiding too much lobbying and believing their winning streak would be enough to earn a berth over Alabama.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
After Minaj insulted her daughter, Cardi drew praise for mostly taking the high road.
—Janeé Bolden, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Way to take the high road, dude.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Athletic director Pete Bevacqua and coach Marcus Freeman had taken the high road in recent weeks, avoiding too much lobbying and believing their winning streak would be enough to earn a berth over Alabama.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
After Minaj insulted her daughter, Cardi drew praise for mostly taking the high road.
—Janeé Bolden, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Way to take the high road, dude.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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 20 Dec. 2025.
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