get/stay/keep out of someone's/the way

idiom

: to not block someone's path

He asked the children to keep out of his way while he made dinner.

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The state should get out of the way of local law enforcement, stop handcuffing our police officers and California's cities, and get back to the business of protecting innocent citizens. —

Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Reverence for farmers For all of the attempts at a solution, the alphabet agencies and the technological advances, there’s a big reason it’s been easy for politicians to stay out of the way: A lot of people don’t want outsiders getting involved. —

Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 Brooklyn Nets — Give Cam Thomas the ball and get out of the way. —

Zach Harper, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 Which is why President Biden or President-elect Trump need to get out of the way right away, and allow this transaction to happen. —

John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get/stay/keep out of someone's/the way

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