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(idiomatic) To show the way or proceed rapidly. / (idiomatic) To set precedent or do something novel; to break new ground.

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blaze a trail

Source Word

blaze a trail

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

道を切り拓く、道を示す / 先例を作る、新しい挑戦をする

She had to blaze a trail through the overgrown path so the rescue team could reach the cabin.

彼女は救助隊が小屋に到着できるように、草が生い茂った小道を切り開いて先導しなければならなかった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To show the way or proceed rapidly.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) To set precedent or do something novel; to break new ground.

We don't want to blaze a trail when we can imitate something that has already been done.

blazes a trail

（ present singular third-person ）

blazing a trail

（ participle present ）

blazed a trail

（ participle past ）

blazed a trail

（ past ）