The phrases "be in the way" and "be on the way" are similar in structure , but very different in meaning.
We use "be in the way" to express that that someone or something is preventing us from doing something because they are in the space we need to do that particular movement or action. It is also used to mean that someone or something is preventing something from happening or making it more difficult. Therefore, it has a negative connotation.
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We use "be on the way" to talk about things that are in progress , or to talk about the direction , route or path to some place.
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In the grammar sheets below, you will find some more examples that will help you to better understand how to use these two phrases.
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