can you please tell me if it is all right to say "What's the nearest way to ..."? I've been taught that it's a mistake but I've just run into this sentence and I would like whether it's acceptable.
Thank you
Top answer
If asking for directions to a place, I see nothing wrong with it ( way can mean route ).
— Philip
If asking for directions to a place, I see nothing wrong with it ( way can mean route ).
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