Transport – English idioms and sayings

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To go on a journey without taking a lot of things with you.
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to travel light
I learned to travel light when I went to China.
To begin an activity that has been planned.
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to get the show on the road
Let's get the show on the road and have some drinks.
To have a special position within an organization, or a special relationship with a person that gives you advantages that other people do not have.
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to be on the inside track
I have latest news quicker than most journalists, I'm on the special inside track.
Something that is needed.
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just the ticket
Thank you, the hummer was just the ticket.
If something is on track it's making progress and is likely to achieve something.
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on track
I think my new company is on track and it will soon succeed.
To attempt to make money quickly, easily, and often dishonestly.
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to get on the gravy train
I don't like him any more, he seems to have got on the gravy train.
It is said to emphasize that you must not simply intend to behave well but you must act accordingly.
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
I told him I really meant to call him, but he replied that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
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