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o caminho batido

[u kɐ'miɲu bɐ'tidu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: os caminhos batidos
the beaten path; the well-trodden route
1. A conventional or commonly followed path, route, or way of doing things; the mainstream approach
He decided to leave the beaten path and start his own business.
Ele decidiu sair do caminho batido e abrir seu próprio negócio.
2. A literal path that has been worn down by frequent use and traffic
The hikers followed the beaten path through the forest.
Os caminhantes seguiram o caminho batido pela floresta.
NYC Slang
the same old same old; the usual route
Synonyms
a rota comumo caminho tradicionalo caminho convencionala via ordinária
Antonyms
o caminho menos percorridoa trilha virgema via inovadorao caminho não convencional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
o caminho batido
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
o caminho batido / o trilho batido
Both forms used; 'trilho' is common in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair do caminho batido - to break from convention
seguir o caminho batido - to follow the mainstream
fugir do caminho batido - to take the road less traveled
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