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begin a journey
/bɪˈɡɪn ə ˈdʒɜːrni/
start a trip or process
She decided to begin a journey of self-discovery.
She started a personal trip to understand herself better.
general
To start a trip or a process that involves traveling or personal growth
After years of planning, they finally began a journey across Europe.
They started their long-planned trip through Europe.
His journey to recovery began with a single step.
His process of healing started with one small action.
This phrase is often used both literally for travel and metaphorically for personal or professional development.
Collocations
begin a journey ofstart a process or trip related tobegin a journey tostart a trip with a specific destination
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Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Use
This phrase can describe both physical travel and abstract personal or professional development.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 'begin a journey' for significant or meaningful trips or processes, not for routine travel.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'begin' (Old English 'beginnan') and 'journey' (Middle English 'journeye'), reflecting the idea of starting a significant trip or process.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used for both physical travel and abstract processes like personal growth or career development.
Word Breakdown
begin
to start
roota
an indefinite article
articlejourney
a trip or process
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