1. A well-worn, established, or conventional route, method, or way of doing things; the standard or traditional approach
She decided to go off the beaten path and start her own business instead of following a corporate career.
Ela decidiu sair do caminho batido e começar seu próprio negócio em vez de seguir uma carreira corporativa.
2. A literal path that has been worn down by many people walking on it
The hikers followed the beaten path through the forest.
Os caminhantes seguiram o caminho batido pela floresta.