Used when someone or something becomes very popular, attracting a lot of attention or visitors. After their grand opening, everyone beat a path to the new café's door.
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Metaphorical Path
It's metaphorical, meaning no literal path is made; it's about a lot of people going somewhere. His gardening skills are so good that neighbors beat a path to his door for advice.
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Desirability
Implies that something is so desirable that people are drawn to it as if it’s irresistible. Once he became a star, agents and producers beat a path to his door.