roader

middle of the road

1. Describing an option that is neither the most nor the least expensive. I don't need a high-end TV, but I don't want the cheapest one either. I'm looking for a middle of the road option.
2. Moderate or centrist. Most of the voters found the candidate's middle of the road platform to be reasonable and palatable.
See also: middle, of, road

off-roader

A vehicle designed to be used on rough terrain, usually recreationally, as opposed to everyday driving on paved streets. We're going to take our off-roaders out to the desert this weekend.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • don't get me wrong
  • (someone's) secret is safe with (one)
  • don't beat a dead horse
  • all in (one's) head
  • come it
  • come it (with one)
  • a thing you don't want is dear at any price
  • (I) won't tell a soul
  • don't go there
References in periodicals archive
10 -- Mahindra & Mahindra has recently introduced its legendary 4X4 off roader the Thar CRDe, in India.
Mahindra & Mahindra Introduces The Thar CRDe
THE second model Honda CR-V soft roader, built between 2001 and 2006, was the first available with a diesel engine and these are very much sought after and worth a good deal more than the petrol models.
usedcars; HONDA CR-V
Unlike the petrol-powered three-door model, which is essentially a so-called "soft roader," the new 1.9 DDiS Grand Vitara uses the drivetrain of the manual transmission five-door model.
Hard option; Vitara diesel ups the Suzuki ante in association with fish4cars
Auto Business News-August 13, 2018--Ford reportedly plans to develop Focus-based Bronco styled soft roader
Ford reportedly plans to develop Focus-based Bronco styled soft roader
LAND Rover has won two prestigious awards in the Auto Express New Car Honours 2007, beating tough competition to win Best 4x4 Recreational and Best 4x4 Off Roader.
Land Rover do the double at awards
Unlike the petrol-powered three-door model, essentially a so-called soft roader the new 1.9 DDiS Grand Vitara uses the drivetrain of the manual transmission five-door model.
Vitara gains diesel power
Think about it; this is a two-ton off- roader capable of hitting 62mphin a mere 5.6 seconds and topping out at 165mph.
Motor Max: I Cayenne believe it
M2 EQUITYBITES-August 13, 2018--Ford reportedly plans to develop Focus-based Bronco styled soft roader
Ford reportedly plans to develop Focus-based Bronco styled soft roader
Nissan crammed the system into the back of a Juke soft roader and is sending the noise machine on a summer tour which started last week at Le Mans.
One loud Juke-box
THE award-winning Nissan XTrail has again beaten off stiff competition to scoop the title of Soft Roader of the Year 2003.
Motoring: Winning Nissan blazing a Trail
WELL APPOINTED: The XL-7 comes with plenty of goodies in the standard spec ALL THINGS TO ALL OFF ROADER LOVERS?
Life's Grand, but not for 7; GET THE MAX - ROAD TEST: Suzuki's new stretched off-roader measures up to its rivals
Auto Business News-December 29, 2017--Nissan reveals details of new off roader
Nissan reveals details of new off roader
Unlike the petrol-powered threedoor model, which is essentially a so-called "soft roader", the new 1.9 DDiS Grand Vitara uses the drivetrain of the manual transmission five-door model.
MOTORING: Muscling up with diesel
Sleek new styling brings both three and five door versions bang up to date and, in a further move with the times, Suzuki has ditched the traditional off roader building method of bolting the bodywork onto a sturdy frame in favour of unitary, or monocoque, construction techniques.
Sleek new update for the Vitara; MOTORS
Unlike the petrol-powered three-door model, which is essentially a so-called 'soft roader', the new 1.9 DDiS Grand Vitara uses the drive-train of the manual transmission five-door model.
Grand Vitara muscles up with diesel