scenic route
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- noun
- /ˈsiːnɪk ruːt/
- Informal
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ruta indirecta
- Well, you're lucky I decided to take the scenic route.
- take the scenic route
Examples
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She always chooses the scenic route when she travels, as it makes the journey much more enjoyable.
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There are, however, many ways to get to your objective faster, be it the scenic route or the simple press of a few buttons.
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I mean, it's always the scenic route with you.
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Naturally, the scenic route takes longer to travel, but the experience is worth it.
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But instead, I am on the scenic route to the guillotine... with you and you.
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Now, should you prefer a more scenic route, you'll want to head south past the Bromide Swamps, a breathtaking sight, or so I am told.
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Taking the scenic route allowed us to enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys.
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Instead of rushing to the finish line, he preferred to take the scenic route and savor each moment.
Synonyms
A longer, indirect way to go that avoids the direct road
How Indirect
- Informal
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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 is also used in a non-literal way: imagine choosing a longer road for nicer views, and you use the phrase when you choose a slower, more rewarding way to do something. So it means 'an indirect but more enjoyable or instructive way'.