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.