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Definition high road in American English

high road noun

[countable] noun
1

the way that is morally right

Example

The Senator veered off his high road several times in tonight's debate.

Example

The paper took the high road and didn't publish the pictures.

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2

the easiest or most likely way to achieve something

Example

A university education is the high road to success.

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Definition high road in American English