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take a detour

Idiom Movement

Meaning

to take an indirect route

Example Sentences

"We had to take a detour because of road construction."

Related Expressions

put on your thinking cap

to start thinking seriously about solving a problem

draw out

to encourage someone to express themselves

raise the white flag

to surrender or give up

keep faith

to continue believing in something or someone

beat down

to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain

Put your trust in someone

To believe in someone's honesty or ability