Phrase guide

get one's way

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To obtain the circumstances one wishes for.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • My little sister is so spoiled. She always gets her way, even when she misbehaves.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: sortir-se amb la seva — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • Finnish: saada tahtonsa läpi — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • Finnish: saada haluamansa — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • French: parvenir à ses fins — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • Polish: stawiać na swoim — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • Polish: postawić na swoim — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • Polish: dopinać swego — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • Polish: dopiąć swego — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for
  • Russian: доби́ться своего́ (dobítʹsja svojevó) — to obtain the circumstances one wishes for