Taking a shortcut on foot B1
Crossing the park to save ten minutes, then second-guessing yourself.
cut across — to go across an area instead of going around the edgeA: How did you get here so quickly?
B: I cut across the field instead of walking all the way around.
turn back — to return in the direction you came fromA: Did you make it to the top of the hill?
B: No, we had to turn back because the path was too slippery.
Through the park
A: If we cut across the park here, it'll save us a good ten minutes.
B: You sure? It's getting a bit dark.
A: It's fine, I've done it loads of times.
B: Go on then, lead the way.
Lost down a footpath
A: This path's a dead end. We'll have to turn back.
B: Told you we should've stuck to the road.
A: All right, all right. We can still cut across the field by the church.
B: Fine, but if it's muddy I'm blaming you.