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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The next morning, Yasmin decides not to take the high road.
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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
For his part, Saleh took the high road one day after being fired.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
After responding to several critics, Sharpe decided to take the high road and bow out of the digital spat.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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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
For his part, Saleh took the high road one day after being fired.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
After responding to several critics, Sharpe decided to take the high road and bow out of the digital spat.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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“The high road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20high%20road. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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