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take the direct route
[teɪk ðə dəˈrɛkt ruːt]
verb phrase
seguir o caminho direto
1.
to choose the most straightforward or shortest path from one place to another
Instead of taking side streets, we decided to take the direct route on the highway.
Em vez de pegar ruas laterais, decidimos seguir o caminho direto na rodovia.
2.
to deal with something in a straightforward manner without complications or detours
She took the direct route to solving the problem by speaking to the manager immediately.
Ela resolveu o problema de forma direta falando com o gerente imediatamente.
NYC Slang
take the express route; go straight there
Synonyms
go straight
take the shortest path
take the quickest way
go the direct way
Antonyms
take a detour
go the long way around
take an indirect route
take the scenic route
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
seguir o caminho direto
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
pegar a rota direta
alternative phrasing used in São Paulo
Portugal
seguir a rota direta
common usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the bull by the horns
cut to the chase
go straight to the point
no beating around the bush
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