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point the way

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point the way (to something)

to be among the first to show how something can be done This research points the way to more effective treatment.

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point the way

to show what can or should be done in the future Their recent work on developing an AIDS vaccine points the way forward. (often + to ) Her speeches pointed the way to several important social reforms.

See also: point, way