high ground

American  

noun

1. a position of moral or ethical superiority.

   The candidate has claimed the moral high ground.

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Etymology

Origin of high ground

First recorded in 1480–90; current sense dates from 1800–10

Example Sentences

Strong winds will also accompany the heavy rain, with gales possible around coasts and over high ground.

From BBC

Through Wednesday, parts of south west Wales and south west England will continue to see wintry showers move through, with potential for some disruption due to settling snow over high ground.

From BBC

In parts of south-east Wales, where an amber warning is in place until the end of Friday, up to 150mm of rain - nearly 6 inches - is anticipated to fall over high ground.

From BBC

Met Office Amber warnings have been issued for parts of east Wales from 12:00 to 23:59 GMT where up to 150mm of rain - nearly 6 inches - is possible over high ground.

From BBC

And as the cold air bumps into a rain-bearing weather system on Thursday, there is potential for some November snow over the high ground of Scotland.

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