get in the way — to prevent someone from moving or doing something by blocking their path or interfering with their activities
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent someone from moving or doing something by blocking their path or interfering with their activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ɪn ðə weɪ/
Korean meaning: 방해하다, 가로막다, 길을 막다
Korean pronunciation: **겟** 인 더 **웨**이
Example Sentences
- My cat always gets in the way when I'm trying to do yoga.
- Don't let fear get in the way of your dreams.
- His ego gets in the way of making real friends.
get in the way
VERB//ɡet ɪn ðə weɪ//
to prevent someone from moving or doing something by blocking their path or interfering with their activities
to prevent someone from moving or doing something by blocking their path or interfering with their activities
Construction trucks get in the way of his play all day!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기부터 사용된 'get'과 'way'(길, 방법)의 조합으로, 누군가의 길이나 진행을 막는다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat always gets in the way when I'm trying to do yoga.”
“Don't let fear get in the way of your dreams.”
“His ego gets in the way of making real friends.”
“The huge Christmas tree got in the way of watching TV.”
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