English in a Minute: Which verbs do we use with 'way'?

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Let's fix that. We can think of away in a literal sense, as a path in front of you.

If something stands in your way, the path is physically blocked.

Metaphorically, this means something obstructs you from achieving something.

Can you stop standing in my way? I need to move past you.

If you lose your way literally, it means you're physically lost.

But when you find your way, you're on the right path.

Metaphorically, this means you're confused about what to do, but then it becomes clear.

Martha lost her way a bit.