one's way

idiom expression

The phrase "one's way" is often used to describe movement, progress, or personal preferences in various contexts.

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Definition

B2Effort

(common)To proceed or advance, often through difficulty or effort.

Example

She made her way through the dense forest.
He made his way to the top of the company.

B2Achievement

(common)To achieve recognition or success.

Example

He made his way in the world through hard work.
She is making her way as a respected artist.

B1Travel

(common)The route or path someone takes to reach a destination.

Example

He's on his way to the airport.
She found her way through the crowded streets.

B1Personal Preference

(common)To obtain what one wishes for or to do as one pleases.

Example

She always has to have her own way.
If he doesn't get his way, he becomes upset.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "one's way":

on one's way go one's way on the way have one's way in the way en route on the way out down the way go on one's merry way this way on its way out that way in the way of in someone's way out of someone's way under one's own steam go about one's day make way under way down the road one's hour by way of feel one's way on the road one's ship comes in one-way street each way