high ground

• Eine Position des Vorteils, der Überlegenheit oder der moralischen Autorität in einer Debatte, einem Konflikt oder einem Wettbewerb. Ursprünglich ein militärischer Begriff für eine physisch erhöhte Stellung, die einen taktischen Vorteil verschafft.

A position of advantage, superiority, or moral authority in a debate, conflict, or competition. Originally a military term referring to a physically elevated position that offers a tactical advantage.

1. Physical elevationB1formal

   An area of land that is higher than the surrounding terrain.

   Erhöhung

   • The army took control of the high ground to gain a tactical advantage.
   • We climbed to the high ground to get a better view of the valley.
   • The village was built on the high ground to avoid flooding.

2. Moral or ethical superiorityB2formal

   A position of moral or ethical advantage in an argument or conflict.

   Moralische Überlegenheit

   • She tried to claim the moral high ground in the debate.
   • He lost the high ground when his hypocrisy was exposed.
   • Taking the high ground often means admitting your own mistakes first.