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trodden path
[ˈtrɒdn̩ pɑːθ]
noun
pl: trodden paths
caminho trilhado
1.
A well-established route or course that has been traveled many times; a conventional or traditional way of doing something
He decided to leave the trodden path and pursue an unconventional career.
Ele decidiu sair do caminho trilhado e seguir uma carreira não convencional.
2.
A physical path worn smooth by the passage of many feet
The trodden path through the forest showed signs of frequent use.
O caminho trilhado pela floresta mostrava sinais de uso frequente.
Synonyms
beaten path
well-worn path
conventional route
established way
traditional method
Antonyms
unexplored path
unconventional way
new trail
innovative approach
untrodden ground
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caminho trilhado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
caminho batido
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
caminho trilhado
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
via tradicional
More formal variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
off the beaten path
follow in someone's footsteps
break new ground
the road less traveled
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