in the way
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Prepositional phrase
[edit]- (idiomatic) obstructing, blocking, or hindering
- I really wanted a clear photo of the president, but all the journalists were in the way.
- (dated) Around; present; able to be found.
- 1850 September 14, [Charles Dickens], “Three “Detective” Anecdotes”, in Charles Dickens, editor, Household Words. A Weekly Journal., volume I, number 25, London: Office, […], →OCLC:
- First thing on the Monday morning, I went to the haberdasher's shop, opposite Mr. Trinkle's, the great upholsterer's in Cheapside. "Mr. Phibbs in the way?"
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[edit]obstructing
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