'we have that out of the way' vs 'we have that set of the way'

[Mergen]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #705 "English Slang Idioms (447)", question 1

"I'm glad that issue is resolved. Now that we have that ......... of the way, let's move on to planning a leadership development course," Ryan said to the committee.

(a) right
(b) set
(c) ahead
(d) out

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #705 "English Slang Idioms (447)", answer 1

"I'm glad that issue is resolved. Now that we have that out of the way, let's move on to planning a leadership development course," Ryan said to the committee.

Correct answer: (d) out

Your answer was: incorrect
"I'm glad that issue is resolved. Now that we have that set of the way, let's move on to planning a leadership development course," Ryan said to the committee.
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can you explain me why?

Mergen

[Linda]

Hello Mergen,
Get something out of the way means to "to finish something first so that you can do something else"/to complete/resolve something so that you can move on to the next thing or project.
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