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  1. 26-Jan-2012, 02:36 #1
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    Default overpass

    What is a better way to say the following? I think this sounds redundant.

    "You must drive over the overpass to get to...point B"
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  2. 26-Jan-2012, 03:02 #2
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    Default Re: overpass

    You could say drive across the overpass.

    I think you normally drive under an overpass, or over an underpass.
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  3. 26-Jan-2012, 17:25 #3
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    Default Re: overpass

    Quote Originally Posted by SoothingDave View Post
    You could say drive across the overpass.

    I think you normally drive under an overpass, or over an underpass.
    Would it also be correct to say, "Drive on the overpass to get..."?
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  4. 26-Jan-2012, 17:57 #4
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    Default Re: overpass

    Sure.
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    Default Re: overpass

    I'd say "You have to take the flyover".
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    Default Re: overpass

    If you're worried about redundancies, I agree with bhai: use "take the overpass"
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