At a crossroads
Facing an important decision, like choosing a new path in life.
Take a detour
To take a different or longer route than planned.
Travel light
To pack only the essentials.
Hit the road
To leave or start a journey.
To be in the same boat
To be in the same difficult situation as others.
Have itchy feet
To have a strong desire to travel or move.
Put the brakes on
To slow down or stop something.
Make your way
To go toward a destination.
Go the whole nine yards
To do everything possible.
Live out of a suitcase
To travel so much that you don’t have a permanent home.
Miss the boat
To miss an opportunity.
Run out of steam
To lose energy or motivation.
Drive someone up the wall
To annoy or frustrate someone.
Road to nowhere
A situation that is leading to no progress.
A stone’s throw away
Very close in distance.
Off the beaten path
A place that is not well known or frequently visited.
Jump ship
To leave a situation suddenly.
All roads lead to Rome
There are many ways to achieve the same goal.
Off to a flying start
To begin something successfully.
Middle of nowhere
A very remote or isolated place.
Hitch a ride
To get a free ride from someone.
Go the extra mile
To make extra effort beyond what is expected.