at the feet of vs in the way of

at the feet of

prep
  • As being the work or responsibility of; attributed to. 

  • As a disciple, student, subordinate or worshiper of. 

  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at, feet, of. Situated near the feet of. 

in the way of

prep
  • In relation to; in connection with; with respect to. 

  • Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of. 

  • In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve. 

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