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off the beaten track

AWF thuh BEE-tun TRAK

ɒf ðə ˈbiːtən træk

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Syllable breakdown

offthebeatentrack

Dictionary meaning

In a remote or unfamiliar place; not a typical route.

Examples

  • The best restaurants are always a little off the beaten track.

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