little detour

Frequency: 5.21.8 per million words

A detour that is short in time or distance.

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Examples (10)

  • We took a little detour to see the scenic viewpoint.
  • His career path took a little detour when he decided to teach for a year.
  • Do we have time for a little detour to grab some coffee?
  • Let's make a little detour through the old town on our way home.
  • I made a little detour to pick up the dry cleaning.
  • On our trip next week, we'll make a little detour to visit my aunt.
  • If we leave now, we can afford a little detour for ice cream.
  • The old bookstore is worth the little detour from the main road.
  • The GPS suggested a little detour to avoid the traffic jam.
  • After college, she took a little detour to travel the world before starting her job.