We took the scenic route home
(به شوخی) ما از راه طولانی و خوش منظره خونه رفتیم.
(منظور اصلی) اشتباهی از راه غلط رفتیم خونه.
از بیراهه رفتیم خونه
scenic
surrounded by views of beautiful countryside
* a region of scenic beauty
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scenic
1- وابسته به تئاتر و صحنه ى آن و پهنه پردازى ، نمايشي
2- وابسته به منظره ، چشم انداز
3- خوش منظره ، تماشايي ، خوش نما (scenical هم مي گويند)
the scenic route
1- a longer way than usual, especially one that goes through beautiful or interesting areas – often used humorously
• Let’s take the scenic route home.
• Above, it's along way home, but at least the competitors get to take the scenic route.
• They took the scenic route back to the Palace.
• It was Harlequins who opened the scoring ... Mike Wedderburn taking the scenic route to the corner flag.
2- got your directions incorrect and go the long way by accident. > detour
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