light the way

idiom

: to use a light to show a way that has to be followed
Our guide used a candle to light the way.

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In Louisiana, Christmas bonfires light the way for Santa Claus. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 For founders aiming to enter women’s health tech, here are key insights from my journey that can help light the way. Janet Zhang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Simply living a life that brings you happiness will light the way for others without having to say a single word. Jann E. Freed, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 San Antonio, Texas For hundreds of years, the home of the Alamo has adorned its iconic River Walk with Mexican Christmas lanterns believed to help light the way for the Holy Family. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for light the way 

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“Light the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20the%20way. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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