out of the way

/aʊt əv ðə weɪ/
adjective
  1. Remote, isolated, or far from populated areas; not easily accessible.
    • We discovered an out-of-the-way beach with no crowds.
    • They stayed at a charming out-of-the-way cottage in the mountains.
    • The restaurant is a bit out-of-the-way, but the food is worth the drive.
  2. Unusual, uncommon, or not typical.
    • He has an out-of-the-way hobby of collecting antique keys.
    • Her out-of-the-way sense of style always turns heads.
    • The museum features out-of-the-way artifacts from ancient civilizations.
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