English idiom

go down that route

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Figurative meaning

to choose a particular method or course of action

Why this phrase?

'Route' is metaphorical for a course of action, not a real road.

Example

“If we go down that route, costs will rise quickly.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

go down the road of

to start following a particular course of action

hit the books

to study hard, especially before an exam

trial and error

trying different methods until you find one that works

take home message

the main point or lesson you should remember from something

back to basics

returning to the simple, fundamental principles of an activity

get up to speed

to become informed or current on a topic, project, or situation

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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