Getting (one's) (own) way In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "getting (one's) (own) way", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-12 10:08

Meaning of Getting (one's) (own) way (redirected from get (one's) (own) way )

Synonyms:

have your (own) ˈway

Get (one's) (own) way phrase

To get or do something as one wishes despite the conflicting desires of others.

 

If my little brother doesn't get his own way, he will sob loudly.

He was exultant at getting his own way when it comes to choosing a movie.

You've already got your own way in terms of which movie to watch, and now I have to get my way as to which flavors of popcorn to eat.

Grammar and Usage of Get (one's) (own) way

Verb Forms

  • getting (one's) (own) way
  • got (one's) (own) way

The verb "get" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Get (one's) (own) way

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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