high ground

• Position d'avantage, de supériorité ou d'autorité morale dans un débat, un conflit ou une compétition. À l'origine un terme militaire désignant une position physiquement élevée offrant un avantage tactique.

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.

   terrain élevé

   • 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.

   supériorité morale

   • 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.