Be a law unto yourself

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Informal Usage

This phrase is casual, used mostly in spoken conversation or informal writing.

My uncle doesn't care about conventions; he's a law unto himself.

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Negative Implication

The phrase can imply someone is difficult to manage or control, not always positive.

In meetings, Lisa is a law unto herself, often disrupting the agenda.

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Unique Behavior

Emphasizes a person's unique way of doing things, differing from the group.

He paints in the dark; truly, he's a law unto himself.