na. | 1. break open a way through bramble and thistle; blaze a way through all manner of obstacles; blaze a new trail through brambles [all difficulties]; blaze trails and break paths; break through brambles and thorns; bushwhack; clear away obstacles in one's way; cultivate land as a pioneer; cut through the brambles; forge ahead through brambles and thorns; hack a way (forward) through all difficulties; hack a way through the brambles; hack at the brambles with one's sword; hack one's way through the jungle and bushes; hack through thorns and thistles; strike off |