one's way



*one's (own) way

one's way of doing something; one's will or desire. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.) She always has to have her own way. She thinks no one else can do it right.
See also: way

*one's (own) way (with someone or something)

[get/have] one's control over someone or something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.) The mayor got his way with the city council. He seldom gets his own way. How often do you have your way with your own money? Parents usually have their way with their children.
See also: way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Devika-Indian, Hindi
Berg[bə:g]
Ignacioeeg-NAH-thyo (Spanish), eeg-NAH-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
LupeLOO-peSpanish
Xanthippos-Ancient Greek
Aberash-Eastern African, Amharic