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out of the way

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: out of the way

1
 adv
in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route
2
 adv
dealt with; disposed of
3
 adv
extraordinary; unusual
4
 adv
improper; amiss;
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: out of the way
1

adv in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route

“the restaurant is top-notch, but a little out of the way”

adv so as not to obstruct or hinder

“put that box out of the way so that no one trips on it”
2

adv dealt with; disposed of

“I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way”

adv murdered

“the mob boss wanted his rival out of the way”
3

adv extraordinary; unusual

“such erratic behavior was out of the way for him”
4

adv improper; amiss;

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