show the way

Idioms and Phrases

Guide, as in This division has shown the way to bigger profits . This expression transfers the physical sense of guiding one in a particular direction. [Early 1500s] Also see lead the way .

Related Words

• accompany
• advise
• educate
• escort
• govern
• handle
• influence
• instruct
• manage
• maneuver
• navigate
• oversee
• regulate
• see
• shepherd
• steer
• supervise
• sway
• teach
• train