Go somebody’s way

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verb

To develop in a way that is beneficial to someone or according to someone's plans.

The football match did not go our team's way, we lost by two goals.
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Often appears as...

  • things didn't go my way
  • the deal may not go your way

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Idiomatic

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Positive Outcome

Emphasizes that things turned out positively for someone.

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After weeks of searching, the job hunt finally went her way.
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Plan Realization

Used when someone's plans or hopes are fulfilled as they desired.

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His proposal was accepted by the committee, so everything went his way.
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Emotional Impact

Can convey relief or satisfaction when things go according to plan.

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She smiled with relief as the negotiations finally went her way.
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