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find one's way
[/faɪnd wʌnz weɪ/]
verb phrase
encontrar o seu caminho
1.
To navigate or orient oneself to reach a destination
She managed to find her way through the dark forest.
Ela conseguiu encontrar seu caminho pela floresta escura.
2.
To discover one's path in life; to achieve success or purpose after difficulty
After years of struggle, he finally found his way in the music industry.
Depois de anos de luta, ele finalmente encontrou seu caminho na indústria da música.
3.
To gradually make progress toward understanding or achieving something
The students will find their way to better grades with practice.
Os alunos encontrarão seu caminho para notas melhores com a prática.
NYC Slang
figure it out, make your move, get your hustle on
Synonyms
navigate
make one's way
get somewhere
figure out
discover one's path
Antonyms
get lost
lose one's way
go astray
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encontrar o seu caminho
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
achar seu rumo
Common colloquial variant
São Paulo
encontrar o seu caminho
Standard usage
Portugal
encontrar o seu caminho
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose one's way
make one's way
find one's feet
forge one's own path
find one's voice
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