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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"There's a huge potential here for Wales... to really lead the way and show the rest of the UK how to handle this risk," said community councillor Katie Witherden.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“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
The shift in how contracts are priced is a game changer for the industry, which has historically seen volatile price movements lead the way to cyclical downturns.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
This 4-0 victory ensures they lead the way on head-to-head and just need to match England's result against Ukraine on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
I brush past him and lead the way to the stage, trying to hide my nerves.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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