To go first (4,3,3)

I believe the answer is:

lead the way

(Other definitions for lead the way that I've seen before include "Go first and guide others" , "Go ahead" , "Act as a guide" , "Pioneer showing how" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail and The Mirror.

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