by choice

Idioms  

1. Deliberately, as a matter of preference. For example, No one told me to come; I'm here by choice. This expression replaced the earlier with choice, used from about 1500.

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Example Sentences

Over the years, some colleagues, friends and even relatives have thought that, because I’m childless by choice, I want to hear about their regrets over having children.

From Washington Post

The ones who withhold — not by choice or strategy but because they understand that the public circus isn’t where the things that matter happen — are those who get our respect.

From Washington Post

Many women still adhere to the rule in public, some by choice and others from fear.

From New York Times

America has failed — by choice, not accident — to treat drug addiction like the legitimate medical condition it is, Jeneen Interlandi argues.

From New York Times

But the chef has made two significant changes, one by choice and another by necessity.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• deliberately
• freely
• intentionally
• spontaneously
• willingly