out of one's way

English

Prepositional phrase

out of one's way

(idiomatic) Not in the direct route that one would normally use.
I gave him a lift, even though his house was a little out of my way.

Antonyms

(not direct route):on the way
(not direct route):on one's way

See also

go out of one's way

Interjection

out of one's way

Used to order someone to give one clear passage.
Out of my way!

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