The store is truly located off the beaten path, in an industrial park tucked away on a quiet road. Mike Lustig
I am always looking for trips that are off the beaten track and are simple, safe, and rewarding in the numbers and varieties of birds located. Hugh P. Smith, Jr.
felt beaten after three months of 90-hour workweeks
Recent Examples on the WebAlthough Santana provides Instagram-worthy moments, the island’s magic, such as the ethereal scene at the Fanal Forest in northwest Madeira, is often found off the beaten track. Leron Kornreich, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Deep within the Arctic Circle, Norway's Lofoten Islands are a dream destination for outdoor fanatics, nature lovers and those who prefer their adventures well off the beaten track. Joe Minihane, CNN, 13 July 2022 Venturing off the beaten path inside a national park can do significant damage to plant life and ecosystems. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2022 Millis is a bit further off the beaten track than Milford, but offers more open space and a school system with a 12-year Spanish immersion program. Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2022 The beaten man identified two suspects, who were trying to flee from the house when officers arrived, according to a spokesman for the Tijuana Police Department. Wendy Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2021 The film has been shooting in Rome and its suburbs, including the local beach resort Ostia, public housing estate Corviale and a variety of neighborhoods off the beaten track. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2022 So why not go off the beaten track and opt for couples jewelry? Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2022 The result is somewhere between an Ariel Nomad and what Singer developed as the ACS: a road-legal roadster that can explore far beyond the beaten track. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English beten, from past participle of beten "to beat entry 1"