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well-traveled path

[wel-ˈtrav-əld pæth]
noun phrasepl: well-traveled paths
caminho bem trilhado
1. A route or course of action that is frequently used, popular, or commonly followed by many people
Following the well-traveled path of previous generations, she became a doctor.
Seguindo o caminho bem trilhado das gerações anteriores, ela se tornou médica.
2. A literal road or trail that shows visible signs of heavy use and frequent passage
The well-traveled path through the forest was worn smooth by countless hikers.
O caminho bem trilhado pela floresta estava liso pelo uso de inúmeros caminhantes.
Synonyms
beaten pathtrodden pathconventional routeestablished way
Antonyms
uncharted territoryunexplored pathunconventional route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho bem trilhado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
caminho batido
Informal, colloquial variant
Portugal
caminho bem percorrido
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

beaten path
the road less traveled
follow in someone's footsteps
tread the same ground
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