English Idioms about Holidays and Travel

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Here you will learn useful English idioms about holidays and travel.

Idioms are phrases that don’t mean what they say. Idioms are confusing because each one has a special meaning. If you don’t know the special meaning, you won’t understand what someone is saying.

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17 Idioms about Holidays and Travel

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1️⃣ to take things easy 

Meaning: to relax

Example:

After a lot of persuading he finally agreed that we both needed time to take things easy for a bit.

At this pretty traditional cottage, guests can simply sit back and take things easy.

2️⃣ off the beaten track 

Meaning: isolated and quiet, not visited by many tourists

Example:

My last holiday was brilliant. No internet or traffic or anything like that for a whole week. It was completely off the beaten track.

3️⃣ in your element

Meaning: very happy/suited to a situation

Example:

I was in my element. A bit of walking or fishing with no one telling you what to do.

4️⃣ run-of-the-mill 

Meaning: ordinary and unexciting place

Example:

I’m really tired of the same run-of-the-mill holiday places. This summer I want to go somewhere new.

5️⃣ as brown as a berry 

Meaning: very suntanned

Example:

When I arrived home after my holidays I was as brown as a berry and felt great.

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6️⃣ round the clock 

Meaning: all day and all night

Example:

This holiday destination has it all. White sandy beaches and round-the-clock bars and discos where you can dance all night.

7️⃣ to get into the swing of something 

Meaning: to become accustomed to something and start enjoying it

Example:

Going on holidays on your own can be nerve-racking, but once you get into the swing of it, you’ll really enjoy it.

8️⃣ to steer clear of 

Meaning: to avoid something/somebody

Example:

If you are not a fan of the hot weather, steer clear of this area in the summer months.

Since curry upsets my stomach, I steer clear of it.

9️⃣ to let your hair down 

Meaning: to enjoy yourself and have some fun

Example:

On the first day of my summer holiday in Italy, I was in the mood for letting my hair down.

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17 Idioms about Holidays and Travel

1️⃣0️⃣ a new lease of life 

Meaning: a burst of new energy and enthusiasm 

Example:

I returned home with a glow and looked healthy again. I had energy. It was a new lease of life.

1️⃣1️⃣ to get away from it all 

Meaning: to escape from your daily problems

Example:

We decided to go to a desert island so that we could get away from it all.

1️⃣2️⃣ to catch your eye 

Meaning: to get your attention

Example:

The beautiful dress in the shop window caught my eye, so I went in and bought it.

Cheap flights seat sales caught my eye last week and I decided to book flights to Majorca.

1️⃣3️⃣ right up your street 

Meaning: within your range of interests/knowledge

Example:

This place sounds right up my street, I’m going to book it for next summer.

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1️⃣4️⃣ to get itchy feet

Meaning: to like to travel

Example:

Sam never stays in one place for long; he’s got itchy feet.

1️⃣5️⃣ to hit the road

Meaning: to set off, to start a journey

Example:

We’ve got a long way to go before it gets dark. Let’s hit the road.

1️⃣6️⃣ to travel light

Meaning: to take the essentials only

Example:

When we fly with a budget airline, we don’t take much with us; we prefer to travel light.

1️⃣7️⃣ to live out of a suitcase

Meaning: live briefly in several places

Example: 

Pamela continuously travels from place to place; she seems to be living out of a suitcase.

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