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Definitions from Wiktionary (long way around)

▸ noun:  Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see long, way, around.
▸ noun:  An indirect approach.

Similar:
third way, ways, wise, circumlocution, wrong side, long run, sideway, good word, several states, large format, more...

Opposite:
shortcut, direct route, quickest route

Phrases:
The Long Way Around, long way around the country, taking the long way around, more...

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Similar:
third way, ways, wise, circumlocution, wrong side, long run, sideway, good word, several states, large format, more...

Opposite:
shortcut, direct route, quickest route

Phrases:
The Long Way Around, long way around the country, taking the long way around, more...



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