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off the beaten path

[ɔf ðə ˈbiːtn pæθ]
idiom/adverbial phrase
fora dos caminhos batidos
1. In a remote, secluded, or little-known location; away from the usual or popular routes and attractions
We decided to explore a small village off the beaten path during our vacation.
Decidimos explorar uma pequena aldeia fora dos caminhos batidos durante nossas férias.
2. Unconventional; not following mainstream or popular choices
His artistic style is definitely off the beaten path.
Seu estilo artístico é definitivamente fora dos caminhos batidos.
Synonyms
off the beaten trackout of the wayremotesecludedunconventionaluncommon
Antonyms
mainstreampopularconventionalwell-knownbusycrowded

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fora dos caminhos batidos
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
fora da rota turística
Alternative; more tourism-focused
Portugal
fora do caminho comum
Slightly more formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the grid
off the radar
in the middle of nowhere
out of the ordinary
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