a stone’s throw (away/from) , very close (to) , as the crow flies , in a straight line (used for measuring distance) , follow your nose , go straight forward, without turning; do what you feel is right in a particular situation, although you are not certain , in the middle of nowhere , a long way from any town or city , lose your bearings , become confused about where you are and where other things are , make a beeline for , go towards someone or something in the quickest and most direct way , off the beaten track , away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists , stop dead in your tracks , suddenly stop, for example because you are surprised , take a short cut to , follow a path that is quicker and shorter than the usual way , take the scenic route, follow a longer path than the usual one because it is more attractive.

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