idiom
take the scenic route
TAYK the SEE-nik ROOT
teɪk ðə ˈsiːnɪk ruːtListen
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Syllable breakdown
takethescenicroute
Dictionary meaning
take a longer, more interesting path instead of the most direct one; approach something indirectly
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