in the/somebody's way
in the way
Obstructing someone or interfering in something. You can come into the kitchen to observe, but please try not to get in the way. Ugh, the neighbor always puts his trash cans in the way of my car. She's so determined that I just know nothing will get in the way of her plans to finish her thesis.
See also: way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in the way
1. See in one's way, def. 3.
2. in the way of. In the nature of, as in He was getting nothing in the way of pay, or They had nothing in the way of an alibi. [Mid-1600s]
See also: way
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in the/somebody’s ˈway
stopping somebody from moving or doing something: You’ll have to move — you’re in my way. I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way.See also: way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in the way
In a position to obstruct, hinder, or interfere.
See also: way
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- a lot, not much, etc. in the way of something
- can't stand
- can't stand (someone or something)
- back at it
- back at it (again)
- hate on
- hate on (someone or something)
- can't stomach (someone)
- blow up (one's) phone
- be on someone's back