all the way to Egery and back »
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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baggage »
Luggage; traveling equipment.
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catch-as-catch-can »
A. 1681, John Fryer, Richard Chiswell, Robert Roberts, Robert White, A New Account of East-India and Persia, in Eight Letters, Being Nine Years Travels, Begun 1672 and Finished 1681.
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discretion is the better part of valour »
It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.1597
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dog and pony show »
Originally, a small, traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
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due course »
A. 1735, Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels.
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fly-by-night »
A creatures which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.
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fly-by-night »
Traveling businessmen and tradesmen.
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fortune favors the brave »
Alternative form of fortune favors the bold.
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fortune favours the brave »
Alternative form of fortune favors the bold.
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go on »
To travel on; go by.
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grow a pair »
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.
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head for the hills »
To travel to a higher elevation, especially to a rural region on vacation.
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hit the bricks »
To travel about, especially on foot.
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hit the road »
To begin traveling in an automobile or other road vehicle.
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jet set »
A set of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.
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jet setting »
The actions of the jet set; travelling from one fashionable location to another by jet.
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jet-setter »
A member of the jet set, a rich person who travels for pleasure.
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jet-setting »
The actions of the jet set; travelling from one fashionable location to another by jet.
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legwork »
Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.
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lily-livered »
Cowardly, lacking bravery.
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long haul »
Travelling a long distance.
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man up »
To "be a man about it"; to do the things a good man is traditionally expected to do, such as: taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity; providing for one's family, etc.
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on the go »
Actively traveling; busy; moving often.
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on the run »
Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.
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pig out »
To eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.
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pound the pavement »
To travel on foot; to walk or run.
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reach an early grave »
To be sentenced to death before the age of 18.
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reach an early grave »
To die young. To die before the age of 80.
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reach an early grave »
To resign near the start for good.
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ride the rails »
To travel by railway train, trolley, etc.
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road movie »
A film in which much of the action takes place during a journey, especially one involving overland travel.
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run afoul of »
To contravene.
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rush hour »
busy travel period
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sea legs »
Ability to travel by ship without becoming seasick.
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shank-nag »
To travel on foot.
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shanks' mare »
One's own legs used for walking; to "travel by shanks' mare" or "ride on shanks' mare" is to walk to your destination.
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son of the morning »
A traveler.
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stand stock still »
Paul Travers' Adventures, by Sam T. Clover.
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standard fare »
The usual price for travel by air, rail, or another means of transport.
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strap on a pair »
To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.
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travel iron »
holiday accessory
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travel junkie »
Who are using their time and money to seek out adventure holidays and travel.
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turn in one's grave »
To be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased.
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waltz Matilda »
To travel with a swag; that is, with one's belongings wrapped in a cloth.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.
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whistle-stop train tour »
Any travel that's quick and with only brief pauses.
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