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on an expedition
/ɒn ən ɪkˈspɛdɪʃən/
a journey for exploration or discovery
The scientists set out on an expedition to the Amazon rainforest.
They traveled to the Amazon to study and explore the rainforest.
general
A journey undertaken for exploration, research, or adventure, often to remote or unfamiliar places.
The explorers embarked on an expedition to the Arctic to study climate change.
They traveled to the Arctic to research the effects of climate change.
The documentary follows a team on an expedition to uncover ancient ruins.
The team explores and documents ancient ruins in the documentary.
The phrase emphasizes the purposeful and often adventurous nature of the journey.
Collocations
go on an expeditionto begin a journey for explorationscientific expeditiona journey for research purposesdangerous expeditiona risky or perilous journey
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'on an expedition' for journeys with a clear purpose, like research or discovery.
Gold Rule
Purposeful Journeys
The phrase implies a specific goal, such as exploration or research.
Word Origin
From Latin 'expeditio' meaning 'a sending forth, dispatch,' from 'expedire' meaning 'to free from obstacles.'
Usage Notes
Often used in contexts involving exploration, research, or adventure. Can be literal or metaphorical.
Word Breakdown
on
indicates the state of being engaged in
prepositionan
indefinite article
articleexpedition
a journey for a specific purpose
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