Destination C1 unit 8 idioms

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very close (to)

a stone's throw (away/from)
The park is just a stone's throw away from my house.

in a straight line (used for measuring distance)
as the crow flies
The town is 10 miles away as the crow flies.

go straight forward, without turning do what you feel is right in a particular situation, although you are not certain
follow your nose
When you get lost in the city, just follow your nose and you might find something interesting. Sometimes, it's best to follow your nose and see where life takes you.

a long way from any town or city
in the middle of nowhere
We went camping, and it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere.

become confused about where you are and where other things are
lose your bearings
When I tried to find my way in the city, I completely lost my bearings.

go towards someone or something in the quickest and most direct way
make a beeline for
As soon as the concert ended, she made a beeline for the stage to meet the band.

away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists
off the beaten track
I love to travel to places that are off the beaten track.

suddenly stop, for example because you are surprised
stop dead in your tracks
As soon as the teacher entered the room, the students stopped dead in their tracks and became quiet. The loud noise made him stop dead in his tracks, unsure of what to do next. When she saw the bear in the woods, she stopped dead in her tracks.

follow a path that is quicker and shorter than the usual way
take a short cut to
We decided to take a short cut to the park to save time.

follow a longer path than the usual one because it is more attractive
take the scenic route
We decided to take the scenic route to the beach to enjoy the beautiful countryside.
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