high road
The phrase "high road" can refer to both a physical main road and a metaphorical path of moral integrity.
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Definition
B2Ethics
(idiomatic)Choosing a course of action that is dignified, honorable, and respectable.
Example
- Even though she was insulted, she took the high road and did not respond with anger.
A2Transportation
(chiefly British)A main road or highway.
Example
- The high road was busy with traffic during rush hour.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "high road":
high groundmain roadaccess roadmiddle of the roadscenic routeroyal roadmiddle way