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Out of the way Meaning in English

expression

OWT-uhv-thuh-WAY
OWT-ov-thuh-WAY

释义

Used to describe something that is not blocking movement, or a place that is remote or difficult to get to. Can also mean something unusual or unexpected.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used for both physical positioning (objects, people) and locations (remote places). Informal and often in speech. Less often, can describe something odd or unusual (‘out-of-the-way’ ideas). Avoid literal translations—use one that fits context. Collocations: 'get something out of the way' (finish something), 'an out-of-the-way place' (remote).

例句

Please move your bag out of the way.

basic

The village is really out of the way.

basic

Let’s get this work out of the way first.

basic

Is this seat out of the way, or do you need me to move?

natural

They live in an out of the way spot near the mountains.

natural

That was an out of the way question!

natural