Get your way Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪ
GET-yer-WAY
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪ
GET-yaw-WAY
Definition
To succeed in doing what you want, even if others disagree or try to stop you.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and sometimes used disapprovingly, especially when someone is seen as stubborn. Often followed by 'always' in complaints (e.g., 'He always gets his way.'). Commonly used to talk about persistence or winning arguments.
Spanish: salirse con la suyaPortuguese (BR): fazer o que querPortuguese (PT): fazer o que querChinese (Simplified): 如愿以偿 - 达到自己的目的Chinese (Traditional): 如願以償 - 達到自己的目的Hindi: अपनी मर्ज़ी चलानाArabic: يفرض رأيه - يحصل على ما يريدBengali: নিজের মতো করা - নিজের ইচ্ছা পূরণ করাRussian: добиваться своегоJapanese: 自分の思い通りにするVietnamese: được như ý - làm theo ý mìnhKorean: 자기 마음대로 하다Turkish: istediğini yapmakUrdu: اپنی مرضی منواناIndonesian: mendapatkan keinginannya - melakukan apa yang diinginkan
Example Sentences
My little brother always gets his way.
basic
She tried to get her way, but her parents said no.
basic
It’s not fair when you always get your way.
basic
He argued until he got his way.
natural
Don’t let her get her way every time, or she’ll get spoiled.
natural
If you want to get your way with him, just ask nicely.
natural