Stay out of my way.

Stay out of my way.
Keep out of my way. & Stay out of my way.
1. Lit. Don't get in my pathway. •

John: Keep out of my way! I'm carrying a heavy load. Bill: Sorry.

“Keep out of my way!” shouted the piano mover.

2. Fig. Don't cause me any trouble. •

Henry: I'm going to get even no matter what. Keep out of my way. Andy: Keep it up! You'll really get in trouble.

John: I intend to work my way to the top in this business. Mary: So do I, so just keep out of my way.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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