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
On this Wednesday morning, Neece and Timko lead the way through the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 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
“Larger plans tend to lead the way when it comes to retirement plans.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Dad would lead the way from the house to the beach, dog-trotting, holding a bar of soap in one hand, and beating his chest with the other.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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