throw obstacles in smb.'s way

(throw obstacles in smb.'s way (или in the way of smth.))

чинить препятствия кому-л. (или чему-л.)

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...