out of someone's way
English
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) Not in the direct route that one would normally use.
- I gave him a lift, even though his house was a little out of my way.
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “not direct route”):on the way
- (antonym(s) of “not direct route”):on one's way
See also
Interjection
- Used to order someone to give clear passage.
- Out of my way!
- Out of John's way!
Synonyms
- (used to order someone to give clear passage): coming through, make way
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