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off-the-beaten-path

[/ɔf ðə ˈbiːtən pæθ/]
adjective
fora do caminho batido
1. Located in a place that is not commonly visited or known; remote or secluded
We discovered an off-the-beaten-path restaurant with authentic local cuisine.
Descobrimos um restaurante fora do caminho batido com culinária autêntica local.
2. Unconventional or unusual; not following the mainstream or expected route
She took an off-the-beaten-path approach to solving the problem.
Ela adotou uma abordagem fora do caminho batido para resolver o problema.
Synonyms
remotesecludedisolatedunconventionalout-of-the-wayhiddenobscure
Antonyms
mainstreamwell-knownpopularconventionaltouristy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fora do caminho batido
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
pouco conhecido
Alternative meaning 'little known'
Portugal
fora das rotas habituais
Literal translation 'off the usual routes'
Portugal
recôndito
More formal/literary alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten track
the road less traveled
hidden gem
go your own way
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