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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Many companies are joining the trend of eco-friendly travel.
Example: Rocky road
Problem: Starting a new business can be a rocky road.
Solution:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- She did the interview easily and successfully.