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go one's own way

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

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verb

Meaning 1

To act on one's own or according to one's own wishes, without regard of the advice of others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kulkea omaa tietään — Translations
  • French: aller son chemin — Translations
  • German: eigene Wege gehen — Translations
  • Polish: iść swoją drogą — Translations
  • Polish: pójść swoją drogą — Translations