make one's way
phrase
: to move forward usually by following a path
—often used figuratively
When his name was called, he made his way to the stage.
After college, she set out to make her way in the world as a lawyer.
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“Make one's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/make%20one%27s%20way. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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