beaten path
Example Sentences
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But when you talk about East Tennessee, it's a little off the beaten path.
From Salon • May 19, 2024
The researchers point out that public libraries like Phoenix's are 'are off the beaten path for academics who work with early modern books and manuscripts'.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2024
What they’re finding is that even in a place that’s sort of off the beaten path, weddings are expensive.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2024
While Ms. Brunvoll’s clients are eyeing destinations off the beaten path, they are also booking popular places like Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and Britain.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024
“Off the beaten path is not good enough. We need someplace truly obscure.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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