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.
Examples of the high road in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Take the high road if someone tries to pick a fight.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
As for Gerwig and Robbie, both women have addressed the Oscar nominations, taking the high road and standing up for each other.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
Take the high road by being patient and gracious (for your own happiness).
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2024
But the coach took the high road, finding friends in the crowd and making the rounds to shake hands and hug those who were offering encouragement.
—Jimmy Golen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024
After all, this is American politics, where there’s very little traffic on the high road.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Jesse is a gentleman and has chosen to take the high road.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2023
But on Tuesday, Jones took the high road on WEEI when asked about his relationship with the former Patriots coach.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2023
Take the high road, verify facts and devise a plan that is within your means and doesn’t allow outside interference.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
As for Gerwig and Robbie, both women have addressed the Oscar nominations, taking the high road and standing up for each other.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
Take the high road by being patient and gracious (for your own happiness).
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2024
But the coach took the high road, finding friends in the crowd and making the rounds to shake hands and hug those who were offering encouragement.
—Jimmy Golen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024
After all, this is American politics, where there’s very little traffic on the high road.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Jesse is a gentleman and has chosen to take the high road.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2023
But on Tuesday, Jones took the high road on WEEI when asked about his relationship with the former Patriots coach.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2023
Take the high road, verify facts and devise a plan that is within your means and doesn’t allow outside interference.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024
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