In your way Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪ

IN-yer-WAY

UK

ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪ

IN-yaw-WAY

Definition

If someone or something is 'in your way', they are blocking you, stopping you from moving forward, or preventing you from doing something easily.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal phrase mainly used for physical obstacles but also for people hindering your progress. Common collocation: 'Sorry, am I in your way?' Not to be confused with 'on your way' (meaning 'en route' or 'traveling').

• Spanish: en tu camino - en medio - estorbando
• Portuguese (BR): no seu caminho - atrapalhando - no meio
• Portuguese (PT): no teu caminho - a estorvar - no meio
• Chinese (Simplified): 挡道 - 妨碍
• Chinese (Traditional): 擋道 - 妨礙
• Hindi: तुम्हारे रास्ते में - बाधा
• Arabic: في طريقك - يعترض طريقك
• Bengali: আপনার পথে - বাধা হিসাবে সামনে
• Russian: у тебя на пути - мешать
• Japanese: あなたの邪魔
• Vietnamese: cản đường bạn - chắn đường bạn
• Korean: 네 길을 막다 - 방해하다
• Turkish: yolunu kapatmak - engel olmak
• Urdu: آپ کے راستے میں
• Indonesian: menghalangi jalanmu - di jalanmu

Example Sentences

Excuse me, am I in your way?

basic

You left your bag in your way, so be careful.

basic

Please move the chair, it’s in your way.

basic

Let me know if I'm ever in your way at work.

natural

Nothing's going to stand in your way if you want to succeed.

natural

Sorry, I didn't mean to get in your way during the meeting.

natural