one's (own) way

one's (own) way
*one's (own) way
one's way of doing something; one's will or desire. (*Typically: get \one's (own) way; have \one's (own) way.) •

She always has to have her own way. She thinks no one else can do it right.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • have everything one's own way — phrasal or have it all one s own way : to carry out one s plans without effective opposition the victorious invaders had everything their own way …   Useful english dictionary

  • get (or have) one's (own) way — get or do what one wants in spite of opposition. → way …   English new terms dictionary

  • pay one's (own) way — idi pay one s (own) way, to pay one s own share of the expenses; be self supporting …   From formal English to slang

  • get one's own way — ► get (or have) one s (own) way get or do what one wants in spite of opposition. Main Entry: ↑way …   English terms dictionary

  • have one's own way — ► get (or have) one s (own) way get or do what one wants in spite of opposition. Main Entry: ↑way …   English terms dictionary

  • go one's own way — ► go one s own way act as one wishes, especially against contrary advice. Main Entry: ↑way …   English terms dictionary

  • have it all one's own way — phrasal see have everything one s own way …   Useful english dictionary

  • go one's own way — go or act the way one wants He has decided to go his own way and will start his own business next year …   Idioms and examples

  • make one's own way — rely on one s own abilities His father wants him to join the family business but he wants to make his own way in the world …   Idioms and examples

  • get one's own way — cause people to do what you want He always gets his own way with his younger brothers …   Idioms and examples

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