Take the High Road.
English
idiom
To stay kind and respectful, even when others are not.
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To stay kind and respectful, even when others are not.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To behave morally and respectfully even when others don't.
When you take the high road, you choose not to respond with anger or revenge, even if you could.
It's a sign of maturity and self-control in a difficult situation.
"Turn the Other Cheek"
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Accepting mistreatment without reacting — more passive than choosing the moral path
"Rise Above It"
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Not letting criticism get to you, without actively choosing the moral response
"Take the High Road"
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Choosing the morally right response even when a harsher one would be easier
Even after what they did, I think we should take the high road and respond professionally.
Agreed — it reflects much better on us in the long run.
Are you going to confront him about what he said?
No — I'm taking the high road and just moving on.
She could have fought back hard, but she took the high road instead.
That takes real strength.
