english
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Phrase(s): pave the way (for someone or something) (with something) Fig. to prepare the way with something for someone to come or something to happen. (Alludes to paving a road.) • I will pave the way for her with an introduction. • I am sure I can pave the way for your success. • I will pave the way with an introduction.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Make progress or development easier, as in Her findings paved the way for developing a new vaccine. This expression alludes to paving a road so it is easier to travel on. [Late 1500s]
American Heritage Idioms