thread (one's) way through (something)
thread (one's) way through (something)
To move carefully between people or things that are numerous and close together. We threaded our way through the crowd to reach the front of the stage. You'll have to thread your way through the clutter in the storeroom to reach the circuit breaker at the back.
See also: thread, through, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
thread one's way through something
Fig. to make a path for oneself through a crowded area; to make one's way carefully through a crowded area. The spy threaded his way through the crowd. The bicyclists threaded their way through the cars stopped in traffic.
See also: thread, through, way
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
thread your way through (something)
move through a place by moving round and between people or things: I threaded my way through the busy streets.See also: thread, through, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- thread way through
- thread your way through
- weigh one's words, to
- pick (one's) way through
- pick way through
- ease (on) out
- ease out
- be on the hook
- cherry-pick
- comb through (something)