do something on somebody's/your terms
on (one's) (own) terms
In the manner or timeframe that one prefers. He went out on his own terms, retiring at the top of his game after only 10 seasons. Don't just accept this job because it would make your parents happy—you need to act on your own terms for once.
See also: on, term
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do something on somebody’s/your (own) ˈterms
do something in a way that somebody chooses/you choose because they/you are in a position of power: They agreed to stop fighting, but on their own terms: all prisoners to be released, and talks to be held immediately.See also: on, something, term
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on (one's) (own) terms
- on terms
- at (one's) pleasure
- at your/somebody's pleasure
- la
- à la
- all manner of
- all manner of somebody/something
- that ain't what I heard
- that's not what I heard