have one's own way

Idioms  

1. see get one's way.

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Example Sentences

It implies a combination of littleness of nature, small self-conceit, readiness to take offence, determination in little things to have one's own way, and general impracticability.

From The Recreations of a Country Parson by Boyd, Andrew Kennedy Hutchison

To have one's own way in life is often an expensive luxury.

From The Harris-Ingram Experiment by Bolton, Charles E. (Charles Edward)

She thought how nice it would be to have one's own way always, and not be obliged to ask mamma everything.

From Baby Pitcher's Trials Little Pitcher Stories by May, Carrie L.

She said, "What is called melancholy is at bottom only a desire to have one's own way."

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.

Does anybody suppose it was just to be comfortable, and have one's own way?

From The Doctor's Family by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)