go (someone's) way



go (someone's) way

1. Literally, to move or travel in the same direction as someone else. I'm looking for a ride to Denver—are you going my way?
2. To proceed or unfold in a manner that is beneficial to someone or is in line with his or her plans or desires. If the court's decision goes our way, we can expect a payout of nearly $2 million. First, my car breaks down, then I lose the keys to my apartment—nothing's going my way today!
See also: way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Scholastique-French
ValaryVAL-ə-reeEnglish (Rare)
AlwinAHL-veen (German), AHL-win (Dutch), AHL-vin (Dutch)German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic
Whitfield['hwitfi:ld]
RuneROO-neNorwegian, Danish, Swedish
LesterLES-tərEnglish