1. in the way - Adverb
2. in the way - Phrase
forming a hindrance, impediment, or obstruction
Source: WordNetNever let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. Isaac Asimov
To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. Anthony Robbins
A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love. Pearl S. Buck
The forest will answer you in the way you call to it. Finnish Proverb
The lion may be king of the jungle but he knows, he shouldn't stand in the way of the elephant. African Proverb
Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity. Klingon Proverb