Unit 8: Idioms

A stone's throw (away/from)

Very close (to) : Cách một khoảng rất gần

As the crow flies

In a straight line (measuring distance) : Theo đường chim bay

Follow your nose

To go straight forward; to do what you feel is right : Đi thẳng; làm theo trực giác

In the middle of nowhere

A long way from any town or city : Ở nơi đồng không mông quạnh

Lose your bearings

To become confused about where you are : Mất phương hướng

Make a beeline for

To go towards something in the quickest way : Chạy thẳng tới chỗ nào đó

Off the beaten track

Away from populated areas or tourist spots : Nơi hẻo lánh, ít người biết đến

Stop dead in your tracks

To suddenly stop because of surprise : Đứng khựng lại

Take a short cut to

To follow a path that is quicker than the usual way : Đi đường tắt

Take the scenic route

To follow a longer but more attractive path : Đi đường vòng để ngắm cảnh