a well-beaten path

• 久经践踏的路

a well-beaten path的用法和样例：

例句

1. It's still your duty to choose the best path to follow near the top of the mountain just as it was to propose a practicable short-cut away from the beaten track in the foothills.
   选择最好的道路到达山顶附近，比如像将要建议一条自山脚久经践踏的道路而来的可通行的捷径，仍然是你的职责。