Throw obstacles in somebody's way

(throw obstacles in somebody's way (или in the way of something)) чинить препятствия кому-либо (или чему-либо) Например: The base parsimony of his uncle had thrown many obstacles in the way of his education... (W. Scott, Old Mortality, ch. XIII) — Отвратительная скаредность его дядюшки мешала ему получить образование...