phrasal
also in the way
1. : on or along one's path, road, or course : in a position to be encountered by one
an opportunity had been put in my way — Ellen Glasgow
2. obsolete : while traveling or proceeding : in the course of one's journey
3. : in such a position as to obstruct or hinder : constituting an obstruction, obstacle, or encumbrance
trees were unhesitatingly cut down if they were in the way — David Fairchild
knowledge unused is like dead lumber, constantly in our way — T.V.Smith
let a mere fact stand in the way of a good idea — Arthur Knight
4. in the way , Brit : at hand : within reach : present
I was not in the way at first, and knew nothing of it — Jane Austen
5. obsolete : constituting or involving a gain on one's part
it might have been thousands in my way had I continued my business — Mathew Bishop