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a whistle-stop tour
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a very quick trip to many places, staying only a short time in each
Mainly British. Common for politicians' visits and short guided tours. Vietnamese 'cưỡi ngựa xem hoa' is close, but less positive.
In context
We did a whistle-stop tour of Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An in just five days.
The minister made a whistle-stop tour of three provinces after the floods.
More idioms about travel
- a bumpy ridea difficult period with many problems
- a change of scenerytime in a new place that makes you feel fresh and different
- a flying visita very short visit
- a fork in the roada point where you must choose between two different paths or decisions
- a home away from homea place where you feel as comfortable and relaxed as in your own home