English Expression · Intermediate
low road
A course of action which is undignified, wrongful, or otherwise unseemly
Pronunciation: say low road
Meaning
A course of action which is undignified, wrongful, or otherwise unseemly.
Example
Burger King and Hardee's took the low road, heavily promoting gut-busting sandwiches like the Enormous Omelet and the Monster Thickburger.
Burger King and Hardee's took the low road, heavily promoting gut-busting sandwiches like the Enormous Omelet and the Monster Thickburger.
Practice tips
- Practice low road out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.