Travel Phrases And Expressions

noun a deviation from a direct or usual route

verb to take a detour or go by way of a detour

• Due to the road closure, we had to take a detour to reach our destination.
• We had to go on a detour because of the construction work.
• Let's take a detour and grab some food before we continue our journey.
• Sometimes in life, we may encounter detours that lead us to unexpected but valuable experiences.

verb to make (someone) more knowledgeable or experienced with something

• It is important to familiarize yourself with the company's policies and procedures.
• I need to familiarize myself with the new neighborhood before moving in.
• Let me familiarize you with the latest slang terms so you can fit in with the cool kids.
• Reading helps familiarize your mind with different perspectives and ideas.

noun a person who is in a situation that they are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with

• The new employee felt like a fish out of water during the corporate meeting.
• I always feel like a fish out of water at fancy parties.
• She was a total fish out of water at the hip-hop concert.
• Being the only vegetarian at the barbecue, I felt like a fish out of water.

verb to move from place to place, especially in a casual or relaxed manner

adverb in a circuitous or indirect way

preposition to find a way of dealing with or avoiding a problem or a difficult situation

• The city has an efficient public transportation system, making it easy to get around.
• Just take the bus or subway to get around town.
• We can just Uber to get around everywhere.
• She always finds a way to get around obstacles in her path.

noun excessive speed or urgency in movement or action; hurry

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• The project was completed in haste due to the tight deadline.
• Don't rush through the presentation; take your time and don't do it in haste.
• Let's not do things in haste, we might mess it up.
• In the haste of getting to the party on time, I forgot to bring a gift.