down the road

The phrase "down the road" is commonly used to indicate a future time or a physical location further along a path.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic)At a later time in the future.

Example

We might need to make some changes down the road.
Economists see higher interest rates down the road.

B2Employment

(slang)Dismissed or fired from a job.

Example

Disagree with the boss, and you'll soon be down the road.

A2Physical Location

(literal)At a location further along a road or path.

Example

Amy and I grew up down the road from each other.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "down the road":

down the way on the road down the wind on the way around the corner round the bend down the banks on the street main road on one's way one's way hit the road long way around this way access road down the drain on the way out