lead the way
idiom
: to be the first person to go somewhere
You lead the way, and we'll follow.
—often used figurativelyTheir company led the way in developing this technology.
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As for finishes, let your preferences lead the way, but Aharon opts for blurrier formulas as a rule of thumb.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The brands thriving today are the ones where the founder’s passion, purpose, and presence lead the way.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Trust that the universe is guiding you on the right path, and allow your inner wisdom to lead the way!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
This evening, No. 14 Troy vs. No. 3 Kentucky, No. 10 New Mexico vs. No. 7 Marquette, No. 13 Akron vs. No. 4 Arizona, No. 9 Oklahoma vs. No. 8 UConn, No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 6 Illinois, No. 15 Bryant vs. No. 2 Michigan State and No. 12 Liberty vs. No. 5 Oregon lead the way.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The brands thriving today are the ones where the founder’s passion, purpose, and presence lead the way.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Trust that the universe is guiding you on the right path, and allow your inner wisdom to lead the way!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
This evening, No. 14 Troy vs. No. 3 Kentucky, No. 10 New Mexico vs. No. 7 Marquette, No. 13 Akron vs. No. 4 Arizona, No. 9 Oklahoma vs. No. 8 UConn, No. 11 Xavier vs. No. 6 Illinois, No. 15 Bryant vs. No. 2 Michigan State and No. 12 Liberty vs. No. 5 Oregon lead the way.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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