out of the way

• Expressão que indica que algo não é mais um obstáculo, impedimento ou problema; costuma ser usada para dizer que algo foi resolvido, removido ou concluído, permitindo seguir com outros assuntos.

An expression meaning no longer an obstacle, hindrance, or problem; often used to indicate that something has been dealt with, removed, or completed so that other matters can proceed.

1. Removed or resolvedB2informal

   Dealt with, removed, or no longer an obstacle or problem.

   Resolvido ou removido

   • Let's get this paperwork out of the way first.
   • Once the formalities are out of the way, we can start the project.
   • He wanted to get the difficult conversation out of the way.

2. Remote or isolatedB2formal

   Located in a place that is far from towns or cities; not easily accessible.

   Remoto ou isolado

   • They live in a small, out-of-the-way village in the mountains.
   • We found a lovely out-of-the-way restaurant for dinner.
   • The cabin is very out of the way, but it's peaceful.

3. Unusual or unconventionalC1informal

   Different from what is normal or expected; strange.

   Fora do comum

   • His sense of humor is a bit out of the way.
   • She has some out-of-the-way ideas about education.
   • The movie's plot was interesting but a little out of the way.