cut a path

1. To forge or create a pathway or trail, as between people, plant life, across land, etc. The concert was so packed we could barely move, but Jim is so big that he cut a path for us straight to the front of the stage. The falling star cut a path across the darkened sky. We can't get out of our neighborhood until a snowplow comes and cuts a path for us.

2. To leave a place. Primarily heard in US. It's about time to be heading home. What do you say we cut a path on out of here? Will these brats ever cut a path out of the park? They've been making a ruckus all afternoon! As soon as the fire alarm started going off, everyone cut a path out of the building.