phrasal verb · neutral
get in the way (of)
/ɡet ɪn ðə weɪ (əv)/WAY
task2speaking
to prevent something from happening or make it more difficult
Examples
“Lack of funds got in the way of the research project.”
“Don't let minor problems get in the way of your goals.”
“Family commitments shouldn't get in the way of your education if you plan carefully.”
Band 8 sentence
“While deadlines are important, bureaucracy must not get in the way of genuine innovation.”
Collocations
- get in the way of progress
- get in the way of someone's plans
Word family
way nounget verb
Common mistakes
get in the way for→get in the way of
get on the way→get in the way (of)
Say it for a higher band
5stop→6hinder→7+get in the way (of)
Synonyms
hinder
obstruct
Easily confused
stand in the way of
“No one will stand in the way of progress if the plan is sensible.”
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