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in the way

in the way

 
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way
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: blocking the path or field of vision, for one or for many.
Traffic couldn't move because a fallen tree was in the way.Let's move that floor lamp. It's just in the way there.I couldn't see the stage because this woman's huge hat was in the way.
definition 2: being an unnecessary and obstructing element.
I wanted to help, but they were all so busy that I just felt I was in the way.