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Off the beaten track
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
In a place that is not well known or popular.
Usage note: keep in mind
Off the beaten track describes a place away from the usual routes or popular destinations. Off the beaten path is another common form. It may also describe an unusual choice. It does not by itself mean unsafe, inaccessible or completely unknown.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- We found a beautiful café off the beaten track.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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We found a beautiful café ________.
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Off the beaten track — In a place that is not well known or popular.
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In a place that is not well known or popular.
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More examples in context
- We found a small museum off the beaten track, away from the busy shopping streets.
- Her reading list goes off the beaten path and includes several lesser-known writers.
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Does a cafe being off the beaten track mean that nobody has ever visited it?
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No. It means the cafe is outside the usual or most popular route. It can still be accessible and known locally.
Use it in your own words
Write one new situation where off the beaten track fits. Explain the situation in plain English first, then rewrite it using the expression. Check that the tone and meaning suit your audience.