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As the Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies

November 8, 2018 • No Comments •
As the Crow Flies

What does the expression “as the crow flies” mean?

Definition: measured in distance by air

Example: We’re just 12 miles from town as the crow flies, but with these mountain roads the driving distance is more like 20.

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