by choice

by choice

Intentionally; based on one's own decision or interest. I know a lot of these volunteers are forced to be here, but I'm here by choice.
See also: by, choice
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

by choice

due to conscious choice; on purpose. I do this kind of thing by choice. No one makes me do it. I didn't go to this college by choice. It was the closest one to home.
See also: by, choice
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

by choice

Deliberately, as a matter of preference. For example, No one told me to come; I'm here by choice. This expression replaced the earlier with choice, used from about 1500.
See also: by, choice
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

by ˈchoice

because you have chosen: I wouldn’t go there by choice.
See also: by, choice
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • blue pill
  • choice bit of calico
  • have (one's) rathers
  • have rathers
  • have one's druthers
  • druthers
  • have (one's) druthers
  • you pays your money and takes your choice
  • for (one's) money
  • for one's money