Meaning of on the way | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Coming; approaching.
   idiomatic
2. Heading to a certain place.
3. On the direct route that one intends to travel.
4. On one's way.
5. While travelling.

Equivalents

Examples

“Don't panic! Reinforcements are on the way.”

“Spring is on the way.”

“Don't worry, Mr. President, help's on the way Your brothers are comin', there'll be hell to pay”

“We are on our way to the train station.”

“I can drop you at the station, as it is on my way home.”

“We expressed our readiness, and in ten minutes were in the station wagon, rolling rapidly down the long drive, for it was then after nine. We passed on the way the van of the guests from Asquith.”

“We gathered up what was left of the red deer after skinning and cleaning it, and set out upon our return journey toward the U-boat. On the way Olson, von Schoenvorts and I discussed the needs of our immediate future, and we were unanimous in placing foremost the necessity of a permanent camp on shore.”

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