in the way

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

San Francisco Fire Department officials have also repeatedly complained about robotaxis getting in the way of emergency responses.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Economics, politics and regional diplomatic rivalries are likely to get in the way, however , experts told AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

They differ from other products on the market in the way the pedaling mechanism works — the e-bikes have no chains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

What motivates you to advocate so strongly for these working-class Georgians and other underserved voters, in the way that you have?

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

The dream island never materialized, and there wasn’t much in the way of vacation, either.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield