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well-worn path

[wel-wɔrn pæθ]
nounpl: well-worn paths
caminho bem trilhado
1. A literal path that has been walked on frequently, showing signs of wear and use
The hikers followed the well-worn path up the mountain.
Os caminhantes seguiram o caminho bem trilhado até o topo da montanha.
2. A figurative expression for a conventional, familiar, or traditional way of doing something; an established method or routine
He decided to break away from the well-worn path and start his own business.
Ele decidiu sair do caminho convencional e começar seu próprio negócio.
Synonyms
beaten pathtrodden pathconventional routeestablished wayfamiliar method
Antonyms
uncharted territoryunexplored pathnew wayunconventional approachuntrodden ground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho bem trilhado
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caminho batido
Colloquial alternative
São Paulo
caminho conhecido
Used to indicate familiar/conventional methods
Portugal
caminho bem percorrido
Portuguese European variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
the road less traveled
stick to the straight and narrow
follow in someone's footsteps
break new ground
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