estrada conhecida
[ɛʃ'tɾadɐ kõɲə'sidɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: estradas conhecidas
known road; familiar road
1. A road or path that one is familiar with; a well-traveled or recognizable route
He always takes the known road to avoid getting lost.
Ele sempre segue pela estrada conhecida para não se perder.
2. Figuratively, a familiar or established way of doing things; a tried and tested approach
They prefer to stick to known roads rather than experiment with new methods.
Preferem seguir pela estrada conhecida em vez de experimentar novos métodos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sair da estrada conhecida - to venture off the beaten path
seguir pela estrada conhecida - to follow the conventional route
trilha batida - a well-worn path
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