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wander off course
[/ˈwɑːndər ɔːf kɔːrs/]
verb phrase
desviar-se do caminho
1.
To deviate from the planned or intended route or direction
The hiking group began to wander off course when they ignored the marked trail.
O grupo de caminhada começou a desviar-se do caminho quando ignorou a trilha marcada.
2.
To lose focus or direction from one's intended goals or plans
His thoughts wandered off course during the important meeting.
Seus pensamentos desviaram-se do curso durante a reunião importante.
3.
To move aimlessly away from a specific location or purpose
The child wandered off course in the mall and got lost.
A criança desviou-se do caminho no shopping e se perdeu.
NYC Slang
lose the plot
Synonyms
deviate
stray
drift off
go astray
lose one's way
veer off
Antonyms
stay on course
stick to the path
maintain direction
follow the route
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desviar-se do caminho
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sair da rota
Alternative expression commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
perder o rumo
Colloquial expression for losing direction
Portugal
desviar-se da rota
More formal usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
go off the rails
lose one's bearings
stray from the beaten path
lose sight of
get sidetracked
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