Definition of well-trodden
: walked on by many people
a well-trodden path
—often used figuratively The book covers some well-trodden ground.
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“Well-trodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-trodden. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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