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the moral high ground
USUK
a position in an argument where you seem more honest or ethical than others
Often with take, claim, seize or lose. Can suggest someone is acting superior.
In context
Both parties are trying to claim the moral high ground before the election.
You can't take the moral high ground when you made the same mistake last year.
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- a grey areaa situation where the rules are unclear, so nobody is sure what is allowed
- a hidden agendaa secret reason or plan behind what someone says or does
- a hot potatoa difficult issue that people disagree about and nobody wants to deal with
- a lame ducka politician or government with little real power, often near the end of a term in office