light the way

idiom

: to use a light to show a way that has to be followed

Our guide used a candle to light the way.

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Simply living a life that brings you happiness will light the way for others without having to say a single word. —

Jann E. Freed, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 San Antonio, Texas For hundreds of years, the home of the Alamo has adorned its iconic River Walk with Mexican Christmas lanterns believed to help light the way for the Holy Family. —

Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 The rich discussion and boundless enthusiasm for movies that filled the room made one thing clear: the road ahead might be uncertain, but the film industry contains more than enough human passion to light the way. —

Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024 But, as Gaga rides Lee into the next phase of her career, the trappings of fame that Harlequin burns will likely light the way. —

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for light the way

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