high road

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The definition of high road is the morally proper choice.

(noun)

An example of taking the high road is when someone calls you a name and you just turn and walk away instead of getting into an argument.

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See high road in Webster's New World College Dictionary

  1. Chiefly Brit. a main road; highway
  2. an easy or direct way
  3. a course of action, position, etc. that is uninfluenced by partisanship, self-interest, vindictiveness, etc.: usually in the phrase
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See high road in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also high·road

noun
  1. a. The easiest or surest path or course: the high road to happiness.
    b. The most positive, diplomatic, or ethical course.
  2. Chiefly British A main road; a highway.

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