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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Players like Fernandes, Semenyo and Dominik Szoboszlai have had impressive seasons with solid attacking numbers but ultimately it is Arsenal that lead the way in the Premier League.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Of the teams still standing, South Africa lead the way in terms of powerplay wickets with 21, but they have been more expensive than England.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
The Trojans eventually settled in on offense, but their stifling defense would lead the way throughout.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
The stylists from “What Not to Wear” are back in this new Prime Video series, but this time, it’s less about judgment and more about having the makeover participant lead the way.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
Fabyan was about to expand into gene research at Riverbank, and he wanted a bright young man to lead the way.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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