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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in the way

Wending its way through its haphazardly assembled narrative, the movie generates little in the way of feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Changes in the way stool looks may provide additional clues.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

The club was loud, crowded and alive in the way only a queer room can be when the world outside has made everyone inside feel disposable.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

“Jurisdictions that remain out of compliance with our Housing Element Law are standing in the way of the homes Californians need.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

“The bridge collapsed,” the man repeated simply, in the way of someone who wants to make sure there is no ambiguity.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse