East Coast US
The shore
Used when discussing summer getaways to coastal destinations.
Literal Meaning
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
Actual Meaning
The beach, specifically the Jersey Shore beaches
Examples in Context

'Going down the shore this weekend.' (Translation: Going to the beach)

Helpful Tips
  • 1New Jersey specific
  • 2Summer tradition
  • 3Not just any beach
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
coast
strand
seaside
beachfront
littoral
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