Movement and Transport Flashcards
travel itch
travel badly
cordon off
stop people from entering an area by putting sth. such as a rope around it
to go astray
become lost or go to the wrong place
head off
prevent s.o. from going somewhere by getting in front of them; prevent sth. from taking place
move over
change your position in order to make space for s.o. or sth.
pull over
stop by the side of the road in a car or other vehicle
slip away
leave secretly
step aside
move so that sb can pass you, leave a job so that sb else can take over
stop off
visit somewhere before continuing to another place
walk out
leave a meeting before the end; suddenly leave a relationship, your family, your job
raise sb’s hopes, expectations
run into problems
run the risk of doing
keep/loose track of time
on the wrong track
a stone’s throw away/from
very close to
follow your nose
do what you feel is right in a particular situation
lose your bearings
become confused about where you are and where other things are
make a beeline for
go towards sb or sth in the most direct way
stop dead in your tracks
suddenly stop, e.g. because you are surprised
to dash
smash
to stride
to take a long step
to trip over sth.
to stumble on
