道みち筋すじをつける

expression, ichidan verb

pave the way; set things in motion; put on the right track

Idiomatic expression meaning to prepare the ground, make arrangements, or guide something/someone toward a desired direction. Often used for creating conditions for success or progress.

• 先せん輩ぱいが就しゅう職しょく活かつ動どうの道みち筋すじをつけてくれた。

  My senior paved the way for my job hunting.

• 新あたらしいプロジェクトの道みち筋すじをつけるために、まず調ちょう査さを始はじめよう。

  Let's start with research to set the new project on the right track.