in the way of
The phrase "in the way of" is an idiomatic expression used to convey various relationships, types, or hindrances in different contexts.
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Definition
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(common)Concerning or related to a particular matter or aspect.
Example
- She didn't offer much in the way of an explanation.
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(common)Serving as an obstacle or hindrance.
Example
- The fallen tree was in the way of the path.
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(common)In terms of or regarding a specific type or category.
Example
- They have little in the way of entertainment options in this town.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the way of":
in the wayin someone's wayout of the waylie in the wayout of someone's wayby way ofon the wayin face ofone's wayin the face ofmake wayon one's waydown the waythat wayin the process ofin front of