Adventure Idioms
Life is full of adventures, big and small. Sometimes we use special phrases—called idioms—to talk about exciting journeys, daring choices, and new experiences. Below are 20 adventure idioms with easy explanations and examples.
Take the plunge
To do something new or scary, especially after thinking about it for a while.
Hit the road
To start a journey or a trip.
Set sail
To begin a journey by boat or ship.
Off the beaten path
In a place where few people go; away from usual routes.
On a wild goose chase
Looking for something that is impossible to find; a useless search.
In uncharted territory
In a situation you have never experienced before.
Blaze a trail
To be the first to do something new and show others how.
The world is your oyster
You can achieve anything or go anywhere you want.
Go out on a limb
To do something risky or say something that might upset others.
Rough it
To live simply, without the usual comforts.
Live on the edge
To take big risks or live in a daring way.
Chart a course
To make a plan for how to achieve something or where to go.
Full steam ahead
To continue doing something with a lot of energy and without stopping.
Go off the grid
To stay away from all technology and modern life.
Find your bearings
To learn where you are or understand a new situation.
Jump in at the deep end
To start doing something difficult without preparation.
Break new ground
To do something that has never been done before.
Back to basics
To return to the simplest and most important ideas or methods.
Carve your own path
To create your own way of doing things, different from others.
New horizons
New opportunities or experiences that are waiting for you.
