Have it/things/everything your own way
phrase
To allow or cause someone to do what they want or prefer.
In the end, I had to let her have things her own way to keep the peace.
Often appears as...
- let have it your own way
- always have things your own way
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To act according to one's personal preference or decision.
If you insist on having it your own way, don't blame me when things go wrong.
Often appears as...
- insist on having it your own way
- prefer to have things your own way
phrase
To allow or cause someone to do what they want or prefer.
In the end, I had to let her have things her own way to keep the peace.
Often appears as...
- let have it your own way
- always have things your own way
phrase
To act according to one's personal preference or decision.
If you insist on having it your own way, don't blame me when things go wrong.
Often appears as...
- insist on having it your own way
- prefer to have things your own way
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Avoidance
Sometimes used to describe giving in to maintain harmony or avoid disagreement.
To avoid an argument, he let her have things her own way with the wedding plans.
Pro Tip 2/3Perceived Stubbornness
May imply that a person is being stubborn or uncompromising.
She always has to have it her own way; there's no talking her out of anything.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Tone
Can carry a negative tone when someone disregards others' input or desires.
Despite our suggestions, he had to have everything his own way.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Avoidance
Sometimes used to describe giving in to maintain harmony or avoid disagreement.
To avoid an argument, he let her have things her own way with the wedding plans.
Pro Tip 2/3Perceived Stubbornness
May imply that a person is being stubborn or uncompromising.
She always has to have it her own way; there's no talking her out of anything.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Tone
Can carry a negative tone when someone disregards others' input or desires.
Despite our suggestions, he had to have everything his own way.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Avoidance
Sometimes used to describe giving in to maintain harmony or avoid disagreement.
To avoid an argument, he let her have things her own way with the wedding plans.
Pro Tip 2/3Perceived Stubbornness
May imply that a person is being stubborn or uncompromising.
She always has to have it her own way; there's no talking her out of anything.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Tone
Can carry a negative tone when someone disregards others' input or desires.
Despite our suggestions, he had to have everything his own way.
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