ˌwell-ˈtrodden adjective1. well-trodden path/track/route etc British English a path that is used a lot by people:
Follow the very well-trodden path to the summit.2. used to describe an idea or a course of action that has been used many times in the past
well-trodden path/road/ground etc Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲