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a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

A daunting task can usually be started by doing a simple thing. I'm feeling really overwhelmed about my research project, but I have to start somewhere, since a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

See also: begin, journey, mile, of, single, step, thousand

accompany someone on a journey

 

1. [for someone] to go with someone on a trip, journey, adventure, etc. Would you please accompany me on my next trip?

2. [for something] to be brought with someone on a trip, journey, etc. My cameras always accompany me on my travels.

See also: accompany, journey, on

Have a good trip,

 and Have a nice trip.

Have a pleasant journey. (Compare this with Have a safe trip. This phrase avoids references to safety.) As Sue stepped onto the plane, someone in a uniform said, "Have a nice trip." "Have a good trip," said Bill, waving his good-byes.

See also: good, have, trip

Have a safe trip.

 and Have a safe journey.

I hope that your journey is safe.; Be careful and assure that your journey is safe. (Said as someone is about to leave for a trip.) Bill: Well, we're off for London. Sally: Have a safe trip. Bill: You're driving all the way to San Francisco? Bob: Yes, indeed. Bill: Well, have a safe trip.

See also: have, safe, trip