druthers
[ druhth-erz ]
nounInformal.
one's own way, choice, or preference: If I had my druthers, I'd dance all night.
Origin of druthers
11870–75; plural of druther, (I, you, etc.) 'd rather (contraction of would rather)
Words Nearby druthers
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How to use druthers in a sentence
Given his druthers he lives on a diet of wine, bread, fish, and olive oil.
Diet Like Jesus: What the Bible Says About How to Eat | Candida Moss | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWell, except when using the word "druthers," stumbling over some saying from his grandmother, or talking about Muslims.
An' she don' want to ma'hy him, if dey give her her druthers about hit.
Danny's Own Story | Don Marquis
Other Idioms and Phrases with druthers
druthers
see have one's druthers.
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