on the road
/ɒn ðə rəʊd/
Meaning
'On the road' means to be traveling, especially by car on a long journey, or simply to be away from home traveling for business or pleasure. It conveys a sense of movement, adventure, or a busy travel schedule.
Examples
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We've been on the road for six hours and need to find a gas station.
We've been on the road for six hours and need to find a gas station.
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I love being on the road and exploring new towns every day.
I love being on the road and exploring new towns every day.
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Our sales team is on the road most of the week visiting clients.
Our sales team is on the road most of the week visiting clients.
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We plan to get on the road early tomorrow to beat the morning traffic.
We plan to get on the road early tomorrow to beat the morning traffic.
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Life on the road can be exhausting, but it's also very exciting.
Life on the road can be exhausting, but it's also very exciting.
Common Mistakes
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✗ We are in the road to Chicago.
✓ We are on the road to Chicago.
Use the preposition 'on', not 'in', when talking about traveling along a route or being mid-journey.
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✗ I've been on road for three weeks.
✓ I've been on the road for three weeks.
This idiom requires the definite article 'the'. Saying 'on road' is incorrect unless referring to off-road driving.
Related Expressions
Practice
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We need to get ___________ by 6 AM if we want to arrive before noon.
💡 Start our driving trip.
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on the road
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He spends half the year ___________ for his travel blog.
💡 Traveling around.
Show answer
on the road