have/get your way

have/get your way
have/get your (own) way
: to get or do what you want to get or do despite the desires, plans, etc., of other people

If I had my way, students at the school would all wear uniforms.

— often disapproving

He is a spoiled child who always gets his (own) way.

All right. Have it your way. [=do what you want to do] I'm done arguing with you.

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Main Entry:way

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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