on the way

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Prepositional phrase

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on the way

  1. (idiomatic) Coming; approaching.
    Don't panic! Reinforcements are on the way.
    • 2020, Bob Dylan, Murder Most Foul:
      Don't worry, Mr. President, help's on the way
      Your brothers are comin', there'll be hell to pay
  2. Heading to a certain place.
    We are on our way to the train station.
  3. On the direct route that one intends to travel.
    I can drop you at the station, as it is on my way home.
  4. On one's way.
  5. While travelling.

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