Question

in_the_loop_504 off the road or way that is most often chosen by other people The expression can be used either literally (as in sentence 1) or figuratively (as in sentence 2).

Accepted Answer

OFF THE BEATEN PATH/TRACK Jennifer likes to take her vacations in the major resorts where everyone goes. She likes the big and noisy crowds instead of places that are off the beaten track.Alex has never followed the crowd or done things just to please others. His way in life has been off the beaten path.

Id	in_the_loop_504
Idiom	OFF THE BEATEN PATH/TRACK
Definition	off the road or way that is most often chosen by other people
Examples	Jennifer likes to take her vacations in the major resorts where everyone goes. She likes the big and noisy crowds instead of places that are off the beaten track. Alex has never followed the crowd or done things just to please others. His way in life has been off the beaten path.
Extra Info	The expression can be used either literally (as in sentence 1) or figuratively (as in sentence 2).

Beaten Likes Sentence Loop Path/Track Road Chosen People