BBC Learning English
The Teacher
Transport idioms
Road
In this episode The Teacher introduces you to three idioms connected with roads: 1. Let's hit the road.
2. Middle-of-the-road.
3. A long way down the road.
Hello, I’m a very interesting and intelligent backpackerâ€Åš man. And today, this road and I are going to teach you a thing or two about English idioms.
I bet you’ve never been taught by a road before.
Would you like to come on holiday with me? I’m going to my favourite countryâ€Åš Belgium.
Well, come on then. It’s time to hit the road. Argh!
In English, when it's time to leave one place to go to another, we say â€Åšlet’s hit the road’.
Let’s hit the road.
Just don’t hit it too hardâ€Åš
Ah, my MP3 player. I love to listen to music when I’m travelling.
I used to love metal. But now, I think, you know, I’m getting a little old for it.
That’s better.
Yes, these days I prefer something a little more middle-of-the road.
In English, if we want to describe a type of music, or person or even an organisation that is not extreme we can say they’re â€Åšmiddle-of-the-road’.
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Middle of the road.
Oh, ah!
I hope we’re nearly there.
I’m not sure if we're ever going to get there.
No, Belgium still seems to be a long way down the road.
In English, if we want to talk about something that’s far in the future, we say â€Åšit’s a long way down the road. ’
A long way down the road.
Oh, finally a lift!
Hello. Can you take me to Belgium? Oh good, I am pleased.
Oh dear! Aargh!
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