scenic route
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- noun
- /ˈsiːnɪk ruːt/
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ruta escénica
- Otherwise, go on the scenic route and enjoy seeing some of the local landmarks.
- take the scenic route
- the most scenic route
The one with more took a scenic route, longer path.
- The one with more took a scenic route, longer path.
Examples
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On our return trip, we took the scenic route through the backroads.
Blog text (18) -
We'll take the scenic route.
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You must have been taking the scenic route.
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Yeah I just took the scenic route.
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We have to take the scenic route.
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We're taking the scenic route.
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We took the scenic route home along the coast, allowing the boys a chance to rest.
Blog text (29) -
Over the years, he'd figured out the best and most scenic route and used it most nights.
Fiction book (1999) -
After assessing our road trip options, we decided to follow one of Michigan's iconic scenic routes—M-22.
Blog text (17) -
We took the scenic route through the mountains to enjoy the breathtaking views.
How Scenic
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly composed from 'scenic' (having attractive views) + 'route' (a path), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a path chosen for its pleasantness. The figurative extension (choosing a less direct but more enjoyable or instructive way) follows naturally from the literal sense and is a common, cross-linguistic metaphor, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Scenic route comes from the simple idea of a scenic route: a road you take to enjoy nice views instead of the fastest way. That's why it means 'a road chosen for its beautiful views'.