take the low road
Hello,

I just stumbled on the expression below. please help me understand this.

"No offense, but I'd rather not take the low road."

The speaker wants to tell the truth to her company instead of exposing the truth to the press.

Thank you.

Question

take the low road
Hello,

I just stumbled on the expression below. please help me understand this.

"No offense, but I'd rather not take the low road."

The speaker wants to tell the truth to her company instead of exposing the truth to the press.

Thank you.

Answer

Appreciated.

Answer

She wants to behave correctly or do the right thing.

Answer

Great question. In American English, you can “take the high road” or “take the low road.” They are typically opposite of each other. Think of the “high road” as the moral/ethical way or the more noble option. The low road, is not noble or ethical.

Hope this helps!

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