English / idiom
As the Crow Flies
MEANING IN ENGLISH
In a direct straight line between two places, disregarding ground obstacles.
In context
01
The coastal cyclone shelter is only three miles as the crow flies, but flooded bridges force a long detour.
02
Never calculate evacuation time based merely on distance as the crow flies when roads are treacherous.
Synonyms
in a direct line,straight line,direct path
Antonyms
roundabout,circuitous route,winding path
Collocations
distance as the crow flies,measured as the crow flies,two miles as the crow flies