lead the way
Idioms-
Act as a guide, go in advance of others. For example, We asked Tom to lead the way, since he'd hiked this mountain before . [c. 1200]
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Be first or most prominent in some field or action, as in Our teacher led the way in finding new methods of teaching algebra . [Late 1600s]
Example Sentences
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“California will continue to lead the way in defending democracy — using every tool at our disposal and every minute in our day. This perilous moment in history demands no less from us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
And both Isak, 26, and Wirtz, 23, will be expected to lead the way in this new Liverpool era after disappointing debut campaigns.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
On this Wednesday morning, Neece and Timko lead the way through the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Larger plans tend to lead the way when it comes to retirement plans.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
“You lead the way now,” Thomas heard him say.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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