Get in the way of
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To obstruct or hinder progress.
Don't let your fear get in the way of your dreams.
Often appears as...
- get in the way of progress
- get in the way of success
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To physically block or interrupt someone's path.
He got in the way of the waitress carrying plates.
Often appears as...
- get in the way of pedestrians
- get in the way of traffic
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To obstruct or hinder progress.
Don't let your fear get in the way of your dreams.
Often appears as...
- get in the way of progress
- get in the way of success
phrase
To physically block or interrupt someone's path.
He got in the way of the waitress carrying plates.
Often appears as...
- get in the way of pedestrians
- get in the way of traffic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Nuance
The phrase can imply emotional or psychological barriers, not just physical ones.
Don't let pride get in the way of asking for help when you need it.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-literal Meaning
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe intangible hurdles such as beliefs or rules.
Superstitions can sometimes get in the way of scientific understanding.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Often suggests a negative impact by implying potential unfulfilled due to obstacles.
Don't let jealousy get in the way of your friendships.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Nuance
The phrase can imply emotional or psychological barriers, not just physical ones.
Don't let pride get in the way of asking for help when you need it.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-literal Meaning
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe intangible hurdles such as beliefs or rules.
Superstitions can sometimes get in the way of scientific understanding.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Often suggests a negative impact by implying potential unfulfilled due to obstacles.
Don't let jealousy get in the way of your friendships.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Nuance
The phrase can imply emotional or psychological barriers, not just physical ones.
Don't let pride get in the way of asking for help when you need it.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-literal Meaning
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe intangible hurdles such as beliefs or rules.
Superstitions can sometimes get in the way of scientific understanding.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Often suggests a negative impact by implying potential unfulfilled due to obstacles.
Don't let jealousy get in the way of your friendships.
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