Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-way-of
Phrase
/ˈɪn ðə weɪ əv/
Definition
Hindering or obstructing progress, movement, or a desired outcome.
Examples
- His attitude was in-the-way-of our team’s progress.
- Can you move that box? It’s in-the-way-of the entrance.
- Fear can often be in-the-way-of achieving your goals.
Meaning
The phrase “in-the-way-of” is used to describe something that is blocking or impeding a path, whether physically or metaphorically.
Synonyms
- obstructing
- hindering
- impeding
- blocking
- interfering
