Take the high road.
Choose the ethical path.
To "take the high road" means to choose the morally superior path, especially during conflicts or difficulties. It suggests rising above petty grievances or not stooping to others’ levels of spite or malice. This idiom is often used to advise someone to act with integrity and high standards.
Example Sentences
In difficult situations, it's better to take the high road.
It means choosing to act with integrity and avoid lower forms of argument in tough situations.
She always takes the high road and avoids arguments.
It indicates she consistently chooses to avoid disputes and act with integrity.
Taking the high road in conflicts can lead to more positive outcomes and respect from others.
It suggests that acting with integrity during conflicts can result in more favorable outcomes and respect.
