making tracks
Getting out fast
Making tracks is a colloquial expression meaning to leave quickly or to make progress: we need to start making tracks if we want to arrive on time.
- trailblazeCreate a new path
- blaze a trailCreate a new route
- advanceMove or progress forward
- hitting the roadStarting to travel
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
journey · on the move · sprint · imprint · etch · pave · carve · hustle · proceed · escape · leave town · beat feet · forge · mark · wander · dash · push · press on
departure vs. arrival
making tracksarriving
Reaching a destination
showing up · rolling in · turning up · getting there · touching down
movement vs. stillness
making tracksstaying put
Remaining in place
remaining · sticking around · staying · settling in · standing still
URGENCY OF DEPARTURE vs. LEISURELY PRESENCE
making trackslingering
Remaining beyond expected duration
hanging around · dawdling · taking one's time · lounging · loitering
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