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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Now that “Project Hail Mary” has launched the possibility of a fruitful Hollywood career, Ortiz’s only aim is to continue letting his abilities lead the way without inflexible expectations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Why does Scotland lead the way on football headers?
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
The Trojans eventually settled in on offense, but their stifling defense would lead the way throughout.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Businesses can either lead the way or "ultimately risk extinction... both of species in nature, but potentially also their own", said co-author Matt Jones, from the UN World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Lawrence had the best shot at acquiring the funding to lead the way.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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