Example
“The engineers blazed a trail by making the medical device affordable for rural clinics.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
ahead of the game
CEFR B2to stay better prepared than others by anticipating future needs
cut the mustard
CEFR B2to perform well enough for a particular need or expectation
deliver the goods
CEFR B2to do what is expected or promised; to produce good results
fall into place
CEFR B2to become clear or to work out well after a period of confusion
follow in someone's footsteps
CEFR B2to copy another person's actions or pursue a similar path, especially in work or achievement
go from strength to strength
CEFR B2to keep improving and becoming more successful over time
Source methodology
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