English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

off the beaten track: meaning and examples

off the beaten track means away from places that most tourists visit.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “off the beaten track” and connect it to this meaning: away from places that most tourists visit.

How to use “off the beaten track”

Common mistake: Treat “off the beaten track” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 21, where you can compare it with other idioms about travel and practise it interactively.

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