English / phrase
Take a shortcut
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to travel along a quicker, shorter alternative route rather than following the main road
In context
01
To avoid the heavy rush-hour traffic, the taxi driver decided to take a shortcut through back alleys.
02
We managed to arrive ahead of time because we took a shortcut through the university park.
Synonyms
Take a quicker route,cut across,choose a bypass
Antonyms
Take the long route,take the scenic route,take a lengthy detour
Collocations
Take a shortcut through the park,decide to take a shortcut,tempting to take a shortcut