Meaning of 'As the crow flies'
What does the saying 'As the crow flies' mean?
Idiom: As the crow flies
Meaning:
This idiom is used to describe the shortest possible distance between two places.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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