road trip

road trip

A lengthy journey to some destination traveled exclusively by car, especially when the journey itself is part of the appeal. I've always wanted to go on a road trip from coast to coast, but none of my friends have ever been interested. We were all set for our road trip to the Grand Canyon when the engine on my car suddenly gave out.
See also: road, trip
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

roadtrip

n. a sudden trip in a car. (Sometimes yelled, Roadtrip! to indicate an impending jaunt in an automobile.) “Roadtrip!” hollered Ken. “We’re gonna go out and get some dames!”
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • roadtrip
  • have a safe journey
  • strike out for
  • strike out for (something or some place)
  • maiden voyage
  • it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive
  • go down the rabbit hole
  • rabbit hole
  • all the way to Egery and back
  • not be in the same league/class/street
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