Travel and speed idioms

8 travel and speed idioms with what each one means. Tap one for its origin, examples and a quick check.

As the crow flies
As the crow flies means measured in a straight line between two places, rather than along roads or paths.
At the drop of a hat
If you do something at the drop of a hat, you do it immediately and without hesitation, with almost no reason or warning.
By and large
By and large means generally or on the whole, when you look at the overall picture.
Cool your jets
Cool your jets means calm down, relax or be patient, usually said to someone who is getting too excited or angry.
Fly by the seat of your pants
To fly by the seat of your pants is to do something using instinct and quick decisions, without a plan, training or proper tools.
Hit the road
Hit the road means leave a place or start a journey; as a command, it can also mean "go away."
On the fly
If you do something on the fly, you do it quickly while something else is happening, without stopping to plan or prepare.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
When in Rome, do as the Romans do means that when you are in a new place or group, you should follow the local customs.

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