How to Pronounce "have your way with"
expression
HAV yur WAY with
hav yaw WAY with
Definition
To control or do what you want to someone or something, often ignoring their wishes. This phrase sometimes has a negative or serious connotation, especially referring to domination or taking advantage, and in some contexts may imply sexual coercion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪ/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yur WAY with
UK
hav yaw WAY with
Listen in Context
He took advantage and had his way with the situation.
The villain wanted to have his way with the treasure.
Be careful, don’t let anyone have their way with you.
After the deal fell apart, the company felt like the competitor had had its way with them.