In and Out of the Way.

To get in the way means to block someone from a goal or destination.
And to be in the way means to be blocking.
To get/move out of the way means to stop blocking someone.
To be/stay out of the way means to not bother people or escape notice.

Examples:

#1) A cow got in the way of the train and it had to stop.
#2) A family of turtles crossed the road, getting in the way of traffic.
#3) I am trying to meet my girlfriend, but her sister is always getting in the way.
#4) I wanted to go on holiday, but my work got in the way of my plans.

#5) Sorry, am I in the way?
#6) Yes, you are absolutely in the way.
#7) I tried to get out of my driveway, but there was another car in the way.
#8) She want to be happy, but her anxieties are in the way.

#9) Get out of the way, Jackass!
#10) I can't leave the plane until the other passengers get out of the way.
#11) He waited for a half hour before the other car moved out of the way.
#12) I want to relax today, but there is a lot of work I should get out of the way first.

#13) There was a cow on the train tracks, but it's out of the way now.
#14) My little brother is quiet and mostly stays out of the way.
#15) Dan is a harmless employee, always choosing to stay out of the way.