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Which phrase best describes leaving a place to start a journey in a casual way?
Which phrase best describes leaving a place to start a journey in a casual way?
What phrase describes a brief stop during a trip for necessities like fuel, food, or restroom use?
What phrase describes a brief stop during a trip for necessities like fuel, food, or restroom use?
Which of the following accurately describes an area far from towns, cities, and with few inhabitants?
Which of the following accurately describes an area far from towns, cities, and with few inhabitants?
What is a common term for traveling with minimal luggage?
What is a common term for traveling with minimal luggage?
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What phrase describes the loss of meaning when something is translated into another language?
What phrase describes the loss of meaning when something is translated into another language?
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Instead of saying "hurry", which phrase is more commonly used when traveling, especially when movement is involved?
Instead of saying "hurry", which phrase is more commonly used when traveling, especially when movement is involved?
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To complete the sentence 'We will get there faster if we take a ____,' which travel phrase fits best?
To complete the sentence 'We will get there faster if we take a ____,' which travel phrase fits best?
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When you're flying and have 'a ___ in Denver on my way to LA,' what are you experiencing?
When you're flying and have 'a ___ in Denver on my way to LA,' what are you experiencing?
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If someone prefers to 'travel ____' to avoid crowds, what kind of locations do they likely visit?
If someone prefers to 'travel ____' to avoid crowds, what kind of locations do they likely visit?
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Because of an accident, if you need to ‘m a slight m’ while driving, what are you doing?
Because of an accident, if you need to ‘m a slight m’ while driving, what are you doing?
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Which option reflects the meaning of 'indispensable,' as it's used to describe travel vocabulary?
Which option reflects the meaning of 'indispensable,' as it's used to describe travel vocabulary?
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What does it imply when someone says they 'connect through' a city during their travel?
What does it imply when someone says they 'connect through' a city during their travel?
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Using 'Engram viewer' help when comparing 'off the beaten path' with 'off the Beaten Track', what conclusion can we make?
Using 'Engram viewer' help when comparing 'off the beaten path' with 'off the Beaten Track', what conclusion can we make?
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What is the key element that causes a message to be 'lost in translation'?
What is the key element that causes a message to be 'lost in translation'?
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What is the similarity between 'layover', 'connecting flight' and 'stopover'?
What is the similarity between 'layover', 'connecting flight' and 'stopover'?
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Flashcards
Hit the road
Hit the road
To leave a place or begin a journey in a casual way.
Pit stop
Pit stop
A stop made during a trip for fuel, food, or rest.
In the middle of nowhere
In the middle of nowhere
A location far from towns or cities, where few people live.
Travel light
Travel light
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Lost in translation
Lost in translation
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Get a move on
Get a move on
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Take a shortcut
Take a shortcut
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Connecting flight
Connecting flight
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Off the beaten path
Off the beaten path
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Take a detour
Take a detour
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Making good time
Making good time
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Scenic route
Scenic route
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Travel off the grid
Travel off the grid
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Make a pit stop
Make a pit stop
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Slight detour
Slight detour
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Study Notes
Travel Phrases
- Hit the road: To leave a place or begin a journey (informal)
- Pit stop: A stop during a trip for fuel, food, rest, or restroom use. Often used with the verb "make".
- Middle of nowhere: A place far away from any towns or cities, where few people live.
- Travel light/Pack light: To avoid carrying a lot of heavy things when traveling.
- Lost in Translation: When a message loses or changes meaning when translated into a different language or style.
Travel Phrasing Example Sentences
- "Let's hit the road and get going!"
- "Can we make a pit stop to get some snacks?"
- "We got lost in the middle of nowhere."
- "I'm going to pack light for this weekend trip."
- "Our conversation got lost in translation."
- "We need to get a move on; we're going to be late."
- "We will get there faster if we take a shortcut."
- "I have a connecting flight in Denver on my way to LA."
- "I prefer to travel off the beaten path."
- "We took a little detour because of the traffic accident."
- "We're making good time now thanks to the shortcut."
- "We're taking the scenic route up the coastline."
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Test your knowledge of essential travel phrases with this quiz! From common sayings to idiomatic expressions, this quiz will challenge you to understand and use expressions that are handy for any journey. Perfect for travelers and language enthusiasts alike.
