1. A familiar or well-known area, topic, or subject that has been extensively covered or explored
The debate over climate change is well-trodden ground in political discourse.
O debate sobre mudanças climáticas é um terreno bem trilhado no discurso político.
2. A path or route that is frequently traveled and therefore worn smooth
The forest trail had become well-trodden ground after years of hikers passing through.
A trilha da floresta tinha se tornado um terreno bem trilhado após anos de caminhantes passando por lá.
3. A conventional or established approach that lacks originality
The movie followed well-trodden ground with its predictable plot.
O filme seguiu um terreno bem trilhado com seu enredo previsível.