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the open road
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a long road away from cities, linked with freedom and adventure
Romantic and a little literary. Common with 'take to', 'hit' or 'the freedom of'.
In context
After years in an office, he bought a motorbike and took to the open road.
Nothing beats the open road on the Ha Giang loop at sunrise.
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- 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