1. A path, route, or way that is familiar and commonly used; a conventional or established way of doing something
He decided to leave the well-known path and start his own business.
Ele decidiu sair da trilha bem conhecida e começar seu próprio negócio.
2. A figurative expression referring to conventional methods or traditional approaches
She preferred to follow the well-trodden path rather than take risks.
Ela preferiu seguir a trilha bem conhecida em vez de correr riscos.