B1idiomtravelIELTS-friendly
on the road
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travelling for a long time, especially for work or on tour
Often with 'be' or 'spend time'. It can also mean a car is in use ('back on the road'). Don't confuse it with 'on the way' (during one journey).
In context
As a sales manager, Tuan is on the road three weeks a month.
The band spent two years on the road before they recorded a second album.
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