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out of the way
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1.
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UK
Australia
neutral
informal
Moved so as not to obstruct or block; removed from a position that interferes with activity or passage.
Not present or interfering; situated so as not to be an obstacle.
2.
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informal
euphemistic
Disposed of or eliminated, often used euphemistically to imply murder, removal, or neutralization of a person who is a problem or obstacle.
3.
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neutral
informal
Completed or dealt with so that it need not be thought about again; finished a necessary task or unpleasant business (as in 'get it out of the way').
4.
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neutral
formal
Situated in a remote, inconvenient, or secluded place; not easily reached.
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