Idioms |
a stone's throw (away/from) |
very close (to) |
as the crow flies |
in a straight line (used for measuring distance) |
follow your nose |
go straight forward, without turning; do what you feel is right in a particular situation, although you are not certain |
in the middle of nowhere |
a long way from any town or city |
lose your bearings |
become confused about where you are and where other things are |
make a beeline for |
go towards someone or something in the quickest and most direct way |
off the beaten track |
away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists |
stop dead in your tracks |
suddenly stop, for example because you are surprised |
take a short cut to |
follow a path that is quicker and shorter than the usual way |
take the scenic route |
follow a longer path than the usual one because it is more attractive |