Значение идиомы out of the way
[out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually go;difficult to reach.
When little Tommy comes to visit her, AuntSally puts her lamps and vases out of the way.
– Often used withhyphens before a noun.
Gold was found in an out-of-the-way villagein the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were built.
Jack and Fred found an old gun in an out-of-the-way corner of theempty house.
Compare: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK. 2. Not what is usual orproper; strange.
To leave before the guest of honor would be out ofthe way.
I’m sorry if I said something out of the way.
Thenight watchman looked around the building, but he saw nothing out ofthe way.
Compare: OUT OF PLACE. 3. or [out of one’s way] Not able tostop or bother you.
Tommy wished the visitors were out of the wayso that he could have the candy for himself.
Compare: OUT OF ONE’SHAIR, PUT OUT OF THE WAY.
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