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trilho marcado

[ˈtɾi.ʎu maɾˈka.du]
nounmasculinepl: trilhos marcados
beaten path; well-trodden path
1. A path or route that is frequently used and visibly worn by repeated passage
The hikers followed the beaten path through the forest.
Os caminhantes seguiram o trilho marcado pela floresta.
2. A predetermined or conventional course of action; a routine or established way of doing things
He decided to leave the beaten path and start his own business.
Ele decidiu sair do trilho marcado e começar seu próprio negócio.
NYC Slang
the beaten path; the usual grind
Synonyms
caminho batidotrilho pisadovia comumrotina estabelecida
Antonyms
caminho novotrilho inexploradovia alternativadesvio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilho marcado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trilho marcado
Common in urban and rural contexts
Portugal
trilho marcado
Used but less frequent; 'caminho batido' more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair do trilho marcado
seguir o trilho marcado
deixar o trilho marcado para trás
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