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]

Example Sentences

Attacking players run 'routes' close to each other hoping one of their players gets in the way of a defensive back, opening up space for their teammate, particularly against man-to-man pressure.

From BBC

The plan also has little in the way of a viable path to a Palestinian state — a pre-condition set by Saudi Arabia before it joins any normalization agreement with Israel.

From Los Angeles Times

"I was worried as I wear a hijab and I thought it would get in the way or people would judge me but everybody's been so inviting," she said.

From BBC

"She is really transient in the way she is sleeping rough and doesn't seem like she is accessing support from anybody at the minute."

From BBC

"We try to be that creative because when you don't have money you have to be creative in the way you prepare," he said.

From BBC