along the way
Meaning(s)
1. during the journey/process
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
stop/talk/learn along the way
Analysis
Something that happens 'along the way' is something that occurs between transit from one place to another or from one point in time to another: "Let's get on the road now and we can stop for some food along the way." "We learned a lot during this project and picked up a few new skills along the way." This is a phrase that can be used in professional and social contexts.
Social Examples (Basic)
- We stopped along the way to get a coffee.
- Set out to improve my confidence but along the way I gained many friends and lots of other important skills.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- I'm heading to my office, but we can talk along the way.
- We didn't get a lot of training in the new job, so we had to learn everything along the way.