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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Stand in someone's way or get in someone's way

Which of the two is correct: "to stand in someone's way" or "to get in someone's way"?

If both are possible, do they share the same meaning?

If not, when should I use each of them?

Would you please give me a few examples?

Thank you

  

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These are usually used metaphorically and have the same meaning. "

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These are usually used metaphorically and have the same meaning. For example:


"If you (figuratively) stand/get in someone's way (figuratively blocking him from getting where he wants to go), you're going to (figuratively) get run over."

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