When you 'take the high road' - it means doing the right thing even if its not popular or easy.
Not to be confused with the Scottish Song The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond - which no one seems able to really interpret in any case... But is a good tune to reference when you need to remember to 'take the high road'
Not to be confused with the Scottish Song The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond - which no one seems able to really interpret in any case... But is a good tune to reference when you need to remember to 'take the high road'
If a person wrongs you, no need to go and seek revenge or let it worry you. "Take the high road" and let them take the low road. In the long run that person will have probably wronged many people and their reputation is tarnished (their road is rougher) - while if you don't let it bother you and stick to doing the right thing, life will more likely work out for you as you are not bothered by the negative stress and your reputation is better. Metaphorically speaking, like a High Road (aka freeway / highway) the view is often better and you can travel faster, while the low road is slower and has more obstacles and traffic lights.
It's also the correct path to take to becoming what is also known as a righteous dude
It's also the correct path to take to becoming what is also known as a righteous dude
by The Righteous Dude May 28, 2013
Get the take the high roadmug. There was a belief in ancient scotland that when a soldier died in battle, his soul would immediately travel underground back to Scotland. Thus the mortally wounded singing to his fellow soldier "I'll take the low road, and I'll be in scotland afore ye."
you take the high road
and i'll take the low road
For me and my true love will NEVER meet again on the bonnie bonnie banks of lock lomand ... cause he's dying.
and i'll take the low road
For me and my true love will NEVER meet again on the bonnie bonnie banks of lock lomand ... cause he's dying.
by aintbeen May 16, 2013
Get the take the high roadmug. 'taking the high road' examples are:
example1
idiot1: YOU SUCK YOU DIRTY WHORE!
mature girl: whatever *yawns*
example 2
idiot2: DO SOMETHING YOU PUSSY BITCH!
mature guy: i dont take orders from morons
example1
idiot1: YOU SUCK YOU DIRTY WHORE!
mature girl: whatever *yawns*
example 2
idiot2: DO SOMETHING YOU PUSSY BITCH!
mature guy: i dont take orders from morons
by gargafrakmon August 23, 2007
Get the taking the high roadmug. When left wing politicians lose to the dirty tactics of right wing politicians because they feel that their personal integrity is more important than protecting their constituents.
Alternatively, those left wing politicians who have embraced the fact that keeping their position (and income via corporate paychecks and inside trading) only requires maintaining the appearance of high road morality, which is easy enough to do by acting stupid and pretending not to notice when their supposed political opponents act in bad faith.
Alternatively, those left wing politicians who have embraced the fact that keeping their position (and income via corporate paychecks and inside trading) only requires maintaining the appearance of high road morality, which is easy enough to do by acting stupid and pretending not to notice when their supposed political opponents act in bad faith.
American People: The Republican Party has been subsumed by foreign money and fascist elements. They've now taken over the major branches of government in a way that the checks and balances system no longer works, enacting policies that represent a shrinking minority of the populace. At the same time, they push fake conspiracies and promote false reality constructivism to fabricate invisible enemies to justify their bullshit. Why do you keep pretending like they aren't acting in bad faith?
Democrats: When they go low, we go high.
*Democrats proceed to seize the high ground while Republicans proceed to seize the Supreme Court*
Anyone with a brain: High road defeatism is not a winning strategy.
Democrats: When they go low, we go high.
*Democrats proceed to seize the high ground while Republicans proceed to seize the Supreme Court*
Anyone with a brain: High road defeatism is not a winning strategy.
by PortableBacon June 29, 2022
Get the high road defeatismmug. I heard a rumor that mile high road head was the only way Lindbergh survived that Atlantic crossing.
by topgunmav October 20, 2010
Get the mile high road headmug. The High Road is a level in Crash Bandicoot for the PS1. When the game was remade for the PS4, the new engine made the level a lot harder to beat than on the PS1.
by Scyhh August 9, 2017
Get the The High Roadmug.