Go your own way
phrase
To act independently and make your own decisions.
Don't let others influence you, just go your own way.
Often appears as...
- decide to go your own way
- always go your own way
Usage tips
Approving
phrase
To choose a different path or course of action than others.
While most of her classmates went to college, she decided to go her own way and start a business.
Often appears as...
- choose to go your own way
- decided to go her own way
Usage tips
Neutral
phrase
To end a relationship or partnership.
After many years of business partnership, they decided to go their own ways.
Often appears as...
- decided to go our own ways
- go their separate ways
Usage tips
Neutral
phrase
To act independently and make your own decisions.
Don't let others influence you, just go your own way.
Often appears as...
- decide to go your own way
- always go your own way
Usage tips
Approving
phrase
To choose a different path or course of action than others.
While most of her classmates went to college, she decided to go her own way and start a business.
Often appears as...
- choose to go your own way
- decided to go her own way
Usage tips
Neutral
phrase
To end a relationship or partnership.
After many years of business partnership, they decided to go their own ways.
Often appears as...
- decided to go our own ways
- go their separate ways
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Choice
Emphasizes making personal choices, often despite what is popular or expected by others.
She knew her family wouldn't approve, but she needed to go her own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-reliance
Suggests reliance on oneself rather than seeking approval or support from others.
Believe in your abilities and go your own way in your career.
Pro Tip 3/3No External Pressure
Implies avoiding social pressure or trends in decision-making.
They all went to big universities, but I decided to go my own way with a startup.
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Choice
Emphasizes making personal choices, often despite what is popular or expected by others.
She knew her family wouldn't approve, but she needed to go her own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-reliance
Suggests reliance on oneself rather than seeking approval or support from others.
Believe in your abilities and go your own way in your career.
Pro Tip 3/3No External Pressure
Implies avoiding social pressure or trends in decision-making.
They all went to big universities, but I decided to go my own way with a startup.
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Choice
Emphasizes making personal choices, often despite what is popular or expected by others.
She knew her family wouldn't approve, but she needed to go her own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-reliance
Suggests reliance on oneself rather than seeking approval or support from others.
Believe in your abilities and go your own way in your career.
Pro Tip 3/3No External Pressure
Implies avoiding social pressure or trends in decision-making.
They all went to big universities, but I decided to go my own way with a startup.
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