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road less taken

[/roʊd lɛs ˈteɪkən/]
noun phrasepl: roads less taken
o caminho menos percorrido
1. A choice or path that is unconventional, uncommon, or not widely chosen; a metaphorical reference to making a bold, individualistic decision rather than following the majority
She decided to take the road less taken by pursuing art instead of law.
Ela decidiu tomar o caminho menos percorrido, seguindo arte em vez de direito.
2. An alternative or non-traditional approach to achieving a goal
Success came from taking the road less taken in his business strategy.
O sucesso veio ao seguir o caminho menos percorrido em sua estratégia de negócios.
NYC Slang
the unconventional move / going rogue
Synonyms
unconventional pathunbeaten pathalternative routeless popular choice
Antonyms
beaten pathwell-trodden roadconventional routemainstream choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o caminho menos percorrido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
a estrada menos trilhada
Alternative formal expression
Portugal
o caminho menos frequentado
Slight variation in word choice

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the road less traveled
go against the grain
forge your own path
break the mold
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