have one's way
The idiom "have one's way" refers to achieving one's desires or goals, often by influencing others or overcoming obstacles.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To achieve one's desires or goals, often by persuading or influencing others.
Example
- Despite the team's objections, the manager had his way and implemented the new policy.
- She always finds a way to have her way, no matter the circumstances.
B2General
(common)To accomplish something despite facing opposition or obstacles.
Example
- Even though there was resistance, he had his way and completed the project on time.
- She had her way and got the promotion she had been aiming for.
C1Sexual
(euphemistic)To engage in sexual intercourse, often implying a lack of consent from the partner.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "have one's way":
go one's wayhave one's way withone's waygo on one's merry wayhave a mind of one's ownhave it madeknow one's way aroundgo about one's daylet someone have it