find one's way

Idioms  

1. Reach a destination, especially with some difficulty or not as a matter of course. For example, She finally found her way to the remote cabin, or Some slang phrases have found their way into standard English. The literal use of this term dates from the 1200s, the figurative from the early 1800s.

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Example Sentences

To go off on a tangent is always a risky maneuver, for once one has gone, it is often surprisingly difficult to find one’s way back.

From Literature

But the most Ion Pack moment during this afternoon chat between the hosts and Mr. Hill came when the pair brought up a predicament that they’ve talked about, regularly, from their first episode on: how to find one’s way as a creative entity in the world, with or without recognition.

From New York Times

Many of us think we can imagine the life of an immigrant to the United States — the isolation, the loneliness, the small triumphs and lacerating defeats of trying to find one’s way in a new world.

From New York Times

To find one’s way in a covered parking garage, Waze is contemplating offering garage owners Waze Beacons, technology that uses Bluetooth to transmit navigation information in areas without cellular coverage.

From New York Times

Though, like the hapless Capt. Avery, one might need to consult a map or hire a guide to find one’s way through the maze of streets.

From Washington Post