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way back — 1. Long ago 2. In the distant past 3. Far into the past • • • Main Entry: ↑way * * * way back informal phrase a long time ago in the past I graduated way back in 1982 … Useful english dictionary
way to go — (US inf) An expression of praise or encouragement. • • • Main Entry: ↑way * * * informal used to express pleasure, approval, or excitement * * * way to go US informal used to tell someone that he or she has done something well Nice job, guys! Way … Useful english dictionary
way around — way out/around/ phrase a method of solving a problem, or of avoiding a difficult situation Housing developers are looking for a way around the law. talk/think/bribe etc your way out of something (=use words, intelligence, money etc to avoid… … Useful english dictionary
way baggage — noun (US) Baggage to be laid down at a way station • • • Main Entry: ↑way … Useful english dictionary
way-going — wayˈ going noun and adjective (Scot) Departing • • • Main Entry: ↑way … Useful english dictionary
way-maker — wayˈ maker noun 1. A pioneer 2. A precursor • • • Main Entry: ↑way … Useful english dictionary
way warden — noun A person appointed to supervise the upkeep of roads and footpaths in a district • • • Main Entry: ↑way … Useful english dictionary
way-out — adjective informal terms; strikingly unconventional • Syn: ↑far out, ↑kinky, ↑offbeat, ↑quirky • Similar to: ↑unconventional • Derivationally related forms: ↑quirk … Useful english dictionary
way of life — noun a course of conduct (Freq. 11) the path of virtue we went our separate ways our paths in life led us apart genius usually follows a revolutionary path • Syn: ↑way, ↑path … Useful english dictionary
way freight — noun 1. : freight for a way station 2. : a freight train stopping to put off goods at way stations * * * way freight noun Freight for a way station • • • Main Entry: ↑way … Useful english dictionary
