according to (one's) own lights



according to (one's) own lights

Based on one's beliefs or inclinations. You may not agree with Kara's free-spirited lifestyle, but she has always lived according to her own lights.
See also: accord, lights, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rahimrah-HEE:MArabic
Giustinojoos-TEE-noItalian
KerriKER-eeEnglish
Samİ-Turkish
AnsaAHN-sahFinnish
JannahJAN-əEnglish (Rare)