in (one's) way

in (one's) way

1. In the manner that one finds most natural, suitable, or desirable. Often used as "in (one's) own way." He gets anxious if you don't let him solve the problem in his way. It might be a little unorthodox, but she always gets things done in her own way.
2. Impeding one's progress or movement. We can't get out of the driveway with that truck in our way. He has ambitions of running the company, but the CEO's son is currently in his way.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in someone's way

 
1. Lit. in the pathway of someone. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~; stand ~.) Don't get in Bob's way while he is bringing groceries in from the car.
2. and in the way of someone('s plans) Fig. interfering with a person in the pursuit of plans or intentions; hindering someone's plans. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; Stand ~.) I am going to leave home. Please don't get in my way. She intends to become a lawyer and no one had better get in her way. I would never get into the way of her plans.
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in someone's (or something's) way

 and in the way of someone or something
Fig. in the pathway or movement of someone or something. Don't get in my way. That car is in the way of the bus and all the other traffic.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in one's way

1. Also, in one's own way. According to one's personal manner. For example, She's brusque but kind in her own way, or Both of them are generous in their way. This phrase is often used to limit an expression of praise, as in the examples. [c. 1700]
2. Also, put in one's way; put in the way of. Before one, within reach or experience, as in That venture put an unexpected sum of money in my way, or He promised to put her in the way of new business. [Late 1500s]
3. in someone's way Also, in the way. In a position to obstruct, hinder, or interfere with someone or something. For example, That truck is in our way, or You're standing in the way; please move to one side. [c. 1500]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in his, her, its, etc. (own) ˈway

in a manner that is appropriate to or typical of a person or thing but that may seem unusual to other people: I think she does love you in her own way.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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  • be the best of a bad lot
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  • he that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens
  • endure
  • feed up
  • the thinking man's/women's crumpet
  • the grass is always greener (on the other side)
  • The grass is always greener on the other side
  • the grass is greener on the other side