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5 English idioms about travel, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A happy young woman with a backpack stands inside a big open oyster shell. Next to her, in place of a pearl, is a small globe.

What does “The world is your oyster” mean?

“The world is your oyster” means you can do anything and go anywhere you want.

Example: You’re young and you speak three languages. The world is your oyster!

Emoji clue: world, oyster

A smiling couple drive an old red car with suitcases on the roof down a long road to the mountains.

What does “Hit the road” mean?

“Hit the road” means to leave and start a trip.

Example: It’s a long drive to Chicago. Let’s hit the road at six.

Emoji clue: fist, road

A man at his office desk takes off his shoes and scratches his feet. He looks at a picture of mountains and a plane on the wall.

What does “Itchy feet” mean?

“Itchy feet” means a strong wish to travel or to move to a new place.

Example: I’ve lived in this city for two years, and now I have itchy feet.

Emoji clue: mosquito, foot

Two hikers with backpacks walk on a small path to a quiet waterfall. Far behind them, many tourists with cameras stand on a busy road.

What does “Off the beaten path” mean?

“Off the beaten path” means far from the places where most tourists go.

Example: We found a quiet little beach, off the beaten path.

Emoji clue: no sign, footprints, track

A tired businesswoman in a hotel room takes a shirt out of her open suitcase. Her laptop and a coffee are on the bed.

What does “Live out of a suitcase” mean?

“Live out of a suitcase” means to travel a lot and not stay at home for long.

Example: I fly for work every week, so I live out of a suitcase.

Emoji clue: house, suitcase

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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