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idioms using “way”
The easy way out
To do what is easy instead of what is right (but more difficult to do)
“The company is deeply in debt and is considering filing bankruptcy as the easy way out.”
Go way back
To be old friends or associates
“Kato-san and I go way back, actually to about 3rd grade in elementary school.”
Look the other way
To deliberately ignore something you’d rather not see
“The supervisor knew the workers were leaving the office early but chose to look the other way.”
Pave the way
To smooth the path; make it easier for something to happen
“Her success as president has paved the way for other female executives.”
Rub someone the wrong way
To irritate or annoy someone
“Though the journalist is an excellent writer, he just rubs people the wrong way.”