on the way

Idioms  

1. Also, on one's way . In the process of coming, going, or traveling; also, about to come. For example, The mail plane is on the way , or She is on her way out the door , or Winter is on the way .

2. On the route of a journey, as in I met him on the way to town , or We ran into them on the way . [c. a.d. 1000]

3. on the way to ; well on the way to . On the point of experiencing or achieving, as in James is on the way to becoming a full professor , or Nancy is well on her way to a nervous breakdown . [Late 1800s] Also see on the way out .

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on the way

"And following a landmark agreement to change our operating model earlier this year, we are well on the way with our plans to expand the league by the 2029/30 season," he added.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

In some instances, the $1,000 would show as pending or on the way, officials noted at the time.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Much, however, can go awry on the way to the NFL’s biggest showcase.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Some were wounded on the way to the bunker, but none were killed, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

He climbed out of the wagon, collecting a backpack on the way, then shook the driver’s hand.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack