Get/have your own way
phrase
To persuade other people to allow you to do what you want.
Despite the initial objections, he always seems to get his own way in the meetings.
Often appears as...
- always get his own way
- rarely get her own way
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To insist on having or doing something, even if others do not agree or approve.
She always has to have her own way, no matter what anyone else thinks.
Often appears as...
- always have her own way
- never have his own way
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To persuade other people to allow you to do what you want.
Despite the initial objections, he always seems to get his own way in the meetings.
Often appears as...
- always get his own way
- rarely get her own way
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To insist on having or doing something, even if others do not agree or approve.
She always has to have her own way, no matter what anyone else thinks.
Often appears as...
- always have her own way
- never have his own way
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
This phrase can sound selfish, as it implies ignoring others' needs to satisfy your own.
He's spoiled and always manages to get his own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Influence
The phrase often highlights one's ability to influence others.
In every debate, she gets her own way through clever persuasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Determination
The phrase may reflect someone's determination or persistence.
He worked hard and finally got his own way with the promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
This phrase can sound selfish, as it implies ignoring others' needs to satisfy your own.
He's spoiled and always manages to get his own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Influence
The phrase often highlights one's ability to influence others.
In every debate, she gets her own way through clever persuasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Determination
The phrase may reflect someone's determination or persistence.
He worked hard and finally got his own way with the promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
This phrase can sound selfish, as it implies ignoring others' needs to satisfy your own.
He's spoiled and always manages to get his own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Influence
The phrase often highlights one's ability to influence others.
In every debate, she gets her own way through clever persuasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Determination
The phrase may reflect someone's determination or persistence.
He worked hard and finally got his own way with the promotion.
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