get in the way

Idioms and Phrases

see in the way .

Example Sentences

“Even before taking office, she warned that the city’s antiquated systems would get in the way, but while others ponder reports about the decades-long problems, she has been leading the charge to fix the issues head on.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I can run my own life, go where I want to, not get in the way of other people," she said.

From BBC

“We have never worried one day that this show would get in the way of our friendship, and we talked about it after Denise left,” says Stracke, who recently helped plan a baby shower for Beauvais’ 33-year-old son Oliver.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if Trump does get in the way, it will not be for long.

From BBC

Contrary to the idea that a large company will have greater resources to tackle abuse, he says that its bureaucracy can sometimes get in the way, slowing down decision-making and making it harder to know who is accountable.

From BBC

Related Words

• block
• burden
• crimp
• curb
• delay
• deter
• frustrate
• hamper
• hamstring
• hold up
• impede
• inhibit
• interfere
• interrupt
• obstruct
• preclude
• prevent
• prohibit
• retard
• slow down