Definition
Hit the road
To go on an adventure or journey.
"Ever since I started watching the Discovery channel, I've been really wanting to start going to different places around the world."
Bitten by the travel bug
"Wow! It's been about 10 years since we last hung out! How've you been?"
What idiom is most related?
Long time, no see
"My brother just got his license to drive and is really worried about accidentally hitting another car, so he drives *super* slowly. He knows he's a ___________ but he's okay with that."
Sunday driver
Itchy Feet
To have traveled a lot of places or really want to travel.
"You should turn left up here. It's a shortcut."
"Okay. If you say so."
"Oh, and you're going too fast. You should slow down."
"Look, Kevin. Nobody likes a person who tries to tell the driver what to do when they are driving."
Backseat driver
"Hey, man, you need to calm down. I know that driver just merged into your lane without signaling, but getting angry doesn't help anyone here."
What idiom is most related?
Road Rage
"My sister has traveled to Venezuela, Portugal, South Korea, Greece, and Slovakia in the past 4 months."
"Wow! She's definitely got __________."
Itchy feet
Get away from it all
To go on vacation to relax.
Traveling light
"You guys ready for our vacation? Great! Let's get in the car and start driving."
What idiom is most related?
Hit the road
"When we start driving, I don't wanna hear any suggestions or advice from you, okay?"
"Okay, fine. I didn't realize you didn't like _________ so much."
Backseat drivers
Sunday driver
Someone who is not a good driver and tends to be very slow when driving.
"Ooo! You should go to Osta Vez! It's a fantastic Mexican restaurant!"
"Really? I'd be up for trying it out. I don't see it in the downtown area on Google maps, though."
"Oh, that's because it's somewhere that not a lot of people go to. We'll have to keep that in mind, as it's going to take a little longer to drive there."
Off the beaten track/Off the beaten path
"You'll never believe what happened to me the other day. I ran into Samantha at the supermarket! She lives all the way across the country, but she said that she's here on vacation."
What idiom is most related?
It's a small world
"___________, Sarah! It's been about 3 months since we last had a lesson together!"
Long time, no see
It's a small world
When you meet someone your know in an unexpected place.
"So, where are you from?"
"Budhapest. My job includes a lot of traveling. I've been moving to a lot of places for several months now."
"Oh wow! I'm sure you must be ready to go home and relax."
"Yea, it's been kind of stressful."
Living out of a suitcase
"You know, sometimes you just get so tired of the rat race. I'm working all the time. It's just the same old stuff every day, and it's stressing me out, honestly. I think I should just hop in my car and travel the country so that I can take some time for myself."
What idiom is most related?
Get away from it all
"Have you ever climbed up Skinner's Butte?"
"No, but I have heard there are some cool places to go to, though they are a bit _____________. Do you know any of them?"
"Absolutely! I've climbed up Skinner's Butte a lot so I know all the cool, secret places."
Off the beaten track/Off the beaten path