out of the way
[adjective]
Synonyms: obscure, devious, lonesome, remote, removed, retired, secret

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ˌout-of-the-ˈway , out of the way adjective

1. an out-of-the-way place is in an area where there are few people ⇒ remote:
an out-of-the-way spot for a picnic
It’s a great little pub, but a bit out of the way.

2. British English unusual or strange:
Her taste in music is a bit out-of-the-way.

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out of the way
1.
not near any cities or large towns.
We decided to vacation in a quiet place in Maine that is really out of the way.

2.
completed.
I'm glad my final exams are out of the way.

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out-of-the-way
be out of the way - if a place is out of the way, it is a long distance from other villages or towns.
We hired a car and spent a few days visiting some out-of-the-way places.

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out of the way
to be remote
We went to an out-of-the-way restaurant for our first dinner together.

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out of the way
adv. phr.
1. Not where people usually go; difficult to reach.
When little Tommy comes to visit her, Aunt Sally puts her lamps and vases out of the way.
■ Often used with hyphens before a noun.
Gold was found in an out-of-the-way village in the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were built.
Jack and Fred found an old gun in an out-of-the-way corner of the empty house.
Compare: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK.
2. Not what is usual or proper; strange.
To leave before the guest of honor would be out of the way.
I'm sorry if I said something out of the way.
The night watchman looked around the building, but he saw nothing out of the way.
Compare: OUT OF PLACE.
3. or out of one's way Not able to stop or bother you.
Tommy wished the visitors were out of the way so that he could have the candy for himself.
Compare: OUT OF ONE'S HAIR, PUT OUT OF THE WAY.

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