mainstream route
[/ˈmeɪnstrim ruːt/]
nounpl: mainstream routes
rota principal / caminho convencional
1. The most commonly used or widely accepted path, method, or course of action followed by the majority
Taking the mainstream route to success usually involves getting a university degree.
Seguir a rota principal para o sucesso geralmente envolve obter um diploma universitário.
2. A conventional or traditional pathway that aligns with established norms and practices
She decided to abandon the mainstream route and pursue her unconventional passion.
Ela decidiu abandonar o caminho convencional e seguir sua paixão não convencional.
3. In travel or transportation, a heavily trafficked or well-established route
The mainstream route through the city is always congested during rush hour.
A rota principal através da cidade está sempre congestionada durante a hora de pico.
NYC Slang
the straight and narrow / the standard play
Related Idioms & Phrases
off the beaten path (opposite meaning)
go with the flow (related concept)
by the book (similar meaning)
against the grain (opposite meaning)
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