to make a long trip more comfortable or interesting by stopping somewhere or doing something else along the way · to divide a long journey into shorter parts
Imagine you're driving 10 hours from New York to Toronto. That's a loooong drive! 😱 You might stop for lunch in a cute town, or visit a landmark along the way. That's exactly how you "break up the journey" to make it less tiring and more fun! 🚗💨
Your friend is driving for 8 hours and plans to stop at a national park for an hour to stretch and have a snack. Which English expression describes their plan best? A. to get on the road B. to break up the journey C. to hit a snag
💡 This phrase is super handy when you're planning road trips or long train rides. You can also use it when talking about *why* you stopped somewhere. For example, "We decided to stop in Philadelphia to break up the journey from Boston to D.C." It implies taking a deliberate pause to make the overall travel experience better! ✨