Definition:
by the most direct way; along a straight line between two places
Explanation:
Used to say that a certain way is the fastest or most direct way of getting to another place
Examples:
It takes about four hours as the crow flies. - It's about 20 miles as the crow flies. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to get there and you have to take a detour.
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