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have rathers

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have one's rathers

 and have one's druthers (More informal with druthers.)

to have what one prefers; to have one's way. If I had my rathers, we'd go out every Friday night. I suspect that if Joe had his druthers, he'd be taking Mary to the dance instead of Jill.

See also: have, rather