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.

in (someone's or something's) way

Obstructing someone or interfering in something. If you leave your science project in my way, I can't guarantee I won't step on it! She's so determined that I just know nothing will get in her way, and she'll finish her thesis.

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]

词组	in one's way
释义	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. See also: way in (someone's or something's) way Obstructing someone or interfering in something. If you leave your science project in my way, I can't guarantee I won't step on it! She's so determined that I just know nothing will get in her way, and she'll finish her thesis. See also: way Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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] See also: way The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: be the best of a bad bunch be the best of a bad lot he that would eat the kernel must crack the nut 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
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