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be off the beaten track

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be off the beaten track

To be little-known or in a remote or lesser-known area, as of a place or business. We'll definitely be able to get a table at that restaurant, it's really off the beaten track. I chose that island as a vacation spot because I knew it was off the beaten track and would give me some much-needed solitude.

See also: beaten, off, track

be off the beaten track

  (British, American & Australian) also be off the beaten path (American)

if a place is off the beaten track, not many people go there Unfortunately, because the gallery's a bit off the beaten track, it doesn't get many visitors.

See also: beaten, off, track