Off the Beaten Track

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Meaning:

Off the Beaten Track or path means Little-known, or in a remote or lesser-known area. away from the frequently traveled routes. unique or uncommon.

“Well, this place is off the beaten track.”

Origin:

The term beaten track alludes to a well-worn path trodden down by many feet, the usual route or method this term was first recorded in 1638. So, when we add the word OFF to the phrase “off the beaten track” we are now talking about an unusual route or destination.

We can hear this phrase used as off the beaten track or off the beaten path. In America they use path and in Europe, they like to use track.

Example:

Today we still hear this phrase being used when we want to do something out of the ordinary, explore places that are not popular, or to be away from the crowds, an example sentence is:

“We were given directions to a quiet beach off the beaten path, sounds like a great place to relax.”

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