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Definition

A position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.

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Origins

From high + ground.

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In Context

  • "President George W. Bush had once again outmaneuvered them by taking the national-security high ground in an election year."
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Related Idioms

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moral high ground

A position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputa…

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catbird seat

An enviable position, often one of great advantage.

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back down

To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously h…

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at the high port

Held with two hands as in "port arms", but carried well above the head…

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stand in the gate

To occupy a place or position of advantage, power, or defence.

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whip hand

An advantage over another; the dominant position.
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