VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Take the High Road

Meaning:

Refuse to descend to immoral activities or personal attacks

Examples:

  • He decided to take the high road and say he was sorry.
  • US diplomats say the president is likely to take the high road in his statements about international trade.
  • Taking the high road, Alvarez never fired back with insults of his own.
  • Mr. Rahul said that he is taking the high road in the election campaign, appealing to people's better instincts.
  • If you’re feeling beached-out, then go inland and hit the high road in the Cordillera Central mountains in North Luzon.
  • He took the high road in his campaign.
  • As frustrated as I was, I should always choose to be respectful and take the high road.