idiom
take the scenic route
TAYK the SEE-nik ROOT
teɪk ðə ˈsiːnɪk ruːtListen
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Syllable breakdown
takethescenicroute
Dictionary meaning
choose a longer or more indirect path that offers more interesting, pleasant, or enriching experiences rather than the fastest or most direct option; used literally of travel that takes in beautiful landscapes and figuratively of life choices that prioritise enjoyment, discovery, and the journey itself over mere efficiency or the quickest route to a goal
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