10 Travel Idioms in English

Here are 10 common English idioms related to travel, along with their meanings and example sentences.

Travel Idioms List

Example: Hit the road

Problem: It's time to hit the road if we want to arrive by noon.

Solution:

  1. It's time to leave if we want to arrive by noon.

Example: Off the beaten path

Problem: We found a beautiful village off the beaten path.

Solution:

  1. We found a beautiful village in a place not often visited.

Example: Travel light

Problem: I prefer to travel light and only take a backpack.

Solution:

  1. I prefer to bring very few things when I travel.

Example: Catch the red-eye

Problem: She had to catch the red-eye to New York.

Solution:

  1. She had to take a late-night flight to New York.

Example: At a crossroads

Problem: He was at a crossroads in his career.

Solution:

  1. He had to make an important decision in his career.

Example: Jump on the bandwagon

Problem: Many companies are jumping on the bandwagon of eco-friendly travel.

Solution:

  1. Many companies are joining the trend of eco-friendly travel.

Example: Rocky road

Problem: Starting a new business can be a rocky road.

Solution:

  1. Starting a new business can be difficult or challenging.

Example: In the same boat

Problem: We're all in the same boat when it comes to travel restrictions.

Solution:

  1. We're all in the same situation regarding travel restrictions.

Example: Miss the boat

Problem: If you don't apply now, you might miss the boat.

Solution:

  1. If you don't apply now, you might miss the opportunity.

Example: Sail through

Problem: She sailed through the interview and got the job.

Solution:

  1. She did the interview easily and successfully.
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