Transportation expressions are used to talk about travel, moving from place to place, and metaphorically about progress and changes in life.
Transportation Expressions
- Hit the road
Meaning: Start a journey or trip
Example: We’re hitting the road early tomorrow. - Miss the bus
Meaning: Miss an opportunity
Example: Don’t miss the bus on this deal. - Jump on the bandwagon
Meaning: Join others in doing something popular
Example: He’s jumping on the bandwagon. - Catch a ride
Meaning: Get a lift from someone
Example: Can I catch a ride with you? - Buckle up
Meaning: Fasten seatbelt or prepare for difficulty
Example: Buckle up for the long journey ahead. - Change gears
Meaning: Shift to a different approach
Example: We need to change gears to succeed. - Drive home
Meaning: Emphasize or make a point clear
Example: She drove home the importance of safety. - Go off the rails
Meaning: Go wrong or act unpredictably
Example: His behavior went off the rails. - Run out of steam
Meaning: Lose energy or motivation
Example: I ran out of steam after lunch. - Steer clear of
Meaning: Avoid or stay away from
Example: Steer clear of the old highway. - In the driver’s seat
Meaning: In control or in a leading position
Example: Now she’s in the driver’s seat. - Take the wheel
Meaning: Take control or responsibility
Example: He needs to take the wheel. - Hitch a ride
Meaning: Travel by getting a lift
Example: I managed to hitch a ride home. - Shift gears
Meaning: Change the approach or strategy
Example: We shifted gears for better results. - Backseat driver
Meaning: Someone who gives unwanted advice
Example: My friend is a real backseat driver. - Put the brakes on
Meaning: Stop or slow down progress
Example: We need to put the brakes on spending. - Run into a roadblock
Meaning: Encounter a problem or obstacle
Example: The project ran into a roadblock. - Go off course
Meaning: Deviate from the intended path
Example: Our plans went off course. - Hit a bump in the road
Meaning: Face a small problem or issue
Example: The team hit a bump in the road. - Green light
Meaning: Permission to proceed
Example: We got the green light for expansion.
