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Difference between Off the beaten track and Off the track

admin Confusing Phrases

off the beaten track—

1. away from popular places; in an isolated, lonely place:

  • The restaurant we’re going to tonight is off the beaten track.

2. away from familiar or usual subject:

  • Our discussion only became really interesting when we got off the beaten track.

off the track—

1. away from the planned route:

  • We like to stop there and admire the scenery. It’s off the track, but it’s worth the trip.

2. away from the proper subject; following the wrong course:

  • We seem to have got off the track of our discussions.